Problem of SelfDeception Galatians 6:15

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Problem of Self-DeceptionGalatians 61-5
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SELF-DECEPTION
For if a man thinketh himself to be something
when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
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Avenues of Self-Deception Seen in Galatians 61-5
We deceive ourselves if we think we are
something, but we...
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Are Overtaken in Trespass

• Many feel confident of their spiritual condition,
  though they are lost in sin
• Prov. 3012 Deceived in sin
• Jer. 613-15 Peace promised in sin
• 1 Cor. 56 Looked lightly on sin
• James 126 Thought religious, but
• Rev. 317f Grave deception in sin
• Gal. 67-8 We will reap as we sow
• Must honestly evaluate self by Word

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Fail to Restore the Erring

• Lack of concern for the lost erring shows
  opposite of Christs example
• Luke 1910
• Three parables of Luke 15
• 1 Cor 919f Example of Paul
• 1 Thess 514 Duty of every Christian
• 2 Thess 315 Continue to admonish
• Condition of lost erring should be matter of
  great concern to each of us

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Fail to Consider Possibility of Self Being Tempted

• Certain path to destruction in sin is to think
  ourselves immune from it
• Rom 1117f Not high-minded, but fear
• 1 Cor 1012 Pride prepares us to fall
• Proverbs 1618
• 2 Pet 317 Scripture equips to resist
• Jesus appealed to It is written (Matt. 4)
• Must avoid self-righteous reaction to sin of
  others recognize our fallibility

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Fail to Bear One Anothers Burdens

• Some think only of own desires needs, failing
  to help others spiritually
• Mk. 1042f Service brings greatness
• Examples of service noted by Christ
• Luke 1025-37
• John 131-17
• Romans 151 Strength adds obligation
• Are we acting to serve or be served?
• Deceiving self if justify lack of service

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Am I Deceiving Myself?

• Yes, if I
• have never obeyed the gospel, yet think I will
  be saved
• have left the path of faithful service for sin,
  self or the world
• But forgiveness life are available in Christ

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