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!