• I John 2:15

  • II Corinthians 2:11

  • Self-deception

    • Luke 18:9-14

    • I Corinthians 6:9-11

    • James 1:22-27 – Be a doer of the word! Don’t deceive your own heart.

    • I John 1:8-10

    • Be honest!

  • Defensiveness

    • Genesis 3:13

    • Galatians 5:14-15

    • Be humble! II Samuel 12:13 is a good example of humility in the face of sin.

      • Psalms 51:1-4

  • Busyness

    • Luke 8:7, 14 – Don’t let the worries of this life choke out your good intentions!

    • Don’t dog paddle in the waters of busyness!

    • Luke 10:38-42

    • Luke 14:16-24 – Don’t reject God’s invitation!

    • Luke 12:29-31

    • Make God your priority!