1. The Deceitfulness of Sin

2. Satan, the Deceiver
Genesis 3:1-6, Eve was deceived 1 Timothy 2:14, 2 Corinthians 11:3
John 8:4 – the father of lies
2 Timothy 2:26 – he traps Revelation 20:3, 10 – the deceiver of nations

3. Satan, the Deceiver
His servants follow his ways 2 Corinthians 11: Timothy 3:13
False christs and apostles Matthew 24:5, 24 cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

4. Deceitfulness of sin
Hebrews 3:13 Romans 7:11
Deceitful lusts – Ephesians 4:22

5. Deceitfulness of sin
Do not be deceived Matthew 24:4-5 Ephesians 5:6 1 Corinthians 6:9, 15:33 Galatians 6:7 2 Thessalonians 2:3 James 1:16 1 John 3:7
Do we realize the depth of sin?

6. How sin deceives
The passing pleasures of sin Hebrews 11:25 Consider how advertisers portray the pleasure of sinful conduct
We can deceive ourselves – Galatians 6:3, Philippians 2:3-4
James 1:26 – blinds us
1 John 1:8 – say we have no sin

7. How sin deceives
Sin can harden us Ephesians 4:17-19
We have not so learned in Christ – Ephesians 4:20-22
Hebrews 3:13 – a direct warning!

8. How sin deceives
Through emotions Proverbs 14:12, there is a way that seems right to man…
Acts 26:9, “I myself thought…”
We are living in times where society puts feelings above rational and objective truth
Many approach God’s word with this attitude

9. How sin deceives
Through the wisdom of this world
Ephesians 5:6, Colossians 2:4, empty words, persuasive words
1 Corinthians 3:18-19
1 Timothy 4:1 giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.
2 Peter 3:16 – twisted scripture

10. How sin deceives
By being softened
We must guard against putting degrees on sin and thereby thinking, “lesser sins” are acceptable
Galatians 5:9, a little leaven

11. Avoiding the deceitfulness of sin
Draw near to God – 1 John 1:5-7, James 4:8
Knowledge – Ephesians 4:11-16
Prayer – James 1:5, Matthew 6:13, 26:41 – pray lest you enter into temptation

12. Avoiding the deceitfulness of sin
Alertness – 1 Peter 5:8-9
Do NOT ever condone sin! Proverbs 17:15, cf. Romans 1:32
Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 6: Corinthians 15:33
Do what you are supposed to do – James 1:22

13. Sin will… Take you further than you want to go, Keep you longer than you want to stay, Cost you more than you want to pay

14. We live in a deceitful world. Are you being deceived by sin?