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It is characterized by falsehood, trickery, and the concealment of truth. The Bible consistently portrays deceit as contrary to the nature of God, who is truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), and as a characteristic of the fallen human condition.<br><br><b>Old Testament References:</b> <br>Deceit is frequently condemned in the Old Testament. In the Ten Commandments, God commands, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>), highlighting the importance of truthfulness. The Psalms and Proverbs often contrast the righteous, who speak truth, with the wicked, who practice deceit. <a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Psalm 5:6</a> states, "You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man" . <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a> declares, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight" .<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings:</b> <br>The New Testament continues to emphasize the sinfulness of deceit. Jesus Himself warns against deceitful practices, particularly in religious contexts. In <a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-22</a>, He lists deceit among the evils that come from within a person and defile them. The apostle Paul frequently admonishes believers to put away deceit. In <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a>, he writes, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another" .<br><br><b>Spiritual Implications:</b> <br>Deceit is seen as a tool of Satan, the father of lies (<a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a>). It is a manifestation of the sinful nature and is opposed to the fruit of the Spirit, which includes truthfulness and integrity. Believers are called to live in the light, as children of light, which involves rejecting deceit and embracing truth (<a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-9</a>).<br><br><b>Consequences of Deceit:</b> <br>The Bible warns of the destructive consequences of deceit. It leads to broken relationships, loss of trust, and ultimately, judgment from God. <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> warns that "all liars will have their place in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur" , indicating the severe spiritual consequences of living a life characterized by deceit.<br><br><b>Examples of Deceit in Scripture:</b> <br>Several biblical narratives illustrate the destructive nature of deceit. Jacob's deceit in obtaining Esau's blessing (Genesis 27) led to family strife and years of separation. Ananias and Sapphira's deceit about their offering resulted in their sudden deaths (<a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a>), serving as a stark warning to the early church about the seriousness of lying to the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Call to Truthfulness:</b> <br>The Bible calls believers to a life of truthfulness, reflecting the character of God. In <a href="/colossians/3-9.htm">Colossians 3:9-10</a>, Paul exhorts, "Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator" . This transformation involves a commitment to honesty and integrity in all aspects of life.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While deceit is a pervasive issue in the human experience, the Bible provides a clear and consistent call to reject deceit and embrace truth, reflecting the character of God and the transformative power of the Gospel.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_clementine_homilies/chapter_xiii_deceits_of_the_demons.htm"><span class="l"><b>Deceits</b> of the Demons.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Homily VIII. Chapter XIII."<b>Deceits</b> of the Demons. "But some of the maleficent<br> demons deceive in another way. For at first they <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xiii deceits of the demons.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_clementine_homilies/chapter_xvii_reasons_why_their_deceits.htm"><span class="l">Reasons Why their <b>Deceits</b> are not Detected.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Homily VIII. Chapter XVII."Reasons Why Their <b>Deceits</b> are Not Detected. "For<br> why do they oracularly foretell cures after a long time? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xvii reasons why their deceits.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_cloud_of_unknowing/here_beginneth_the_five_and_3.htm"><span class="l">A Good Declaring of Some Certain <b>Deceits</b> that May Befall in this <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> HERE BEGINNETH THE FIVE AND FORTIETH CHAPTER A good declaring of some certain<br> <b>deceits</b> that may befall in this work. A good declaring <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the five and 3.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_cloud_of_unknowing/here_beginneth_the_seven_and_4.htm"><span class="l">How These Young Presumptuous Disciples Misunderstand this Other <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> HERE BEGINNETH THE SEVEN AND FIFTIETH CHAPTER How these young presumptuous disciples<br> misunderstand this other word "up"; and of the <b>deceits</b> that follow thereon <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the seven and 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_cloud_of_unknowing/here_beginneth_the_six_and_3.htm"><span class="l">A Good Teaching How a Man Shall Flee These <b>Deceits</b>, and Work More <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> HERE BEGINNETH THE SIX AND FORTIETH CHAPTER A good teaching how a man shall flee<br> these <b>deceits</b>, and work more with a listiness of spirit, than with any <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the six and 3.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_cloud_of_unknowing/here_beginneth_the_two_and_4.htm"><span class="l">How These Young Presumptuous Disciples Misunderstand this Word "In <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> HERE BEGINNETH THE TWO AND FIFTIETH CHAPTER How these young presumptuous disciples<br> misunderstand this word "in," and of the <b>deceits</b> that follow thereon. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the two and 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/irenaeus/against_heresies/chapter_xxix_all_things_have_been.htm"><span class="l">All Things have Been Created for the Service of Man the <b>Deceits</b> <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Against Heresies: Book V Chapter XXIX."All things have been created for the service<br> of man The <b>deceits</b>, wickedness, and apostate power of Antichrist. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxix all things have been.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pastor/the_pastor_books_first_second_third/similitude_sixth_of_the_two.htm"><span class="l">Of the Two Classes of Voluptuous Men, and of their Death, Falling <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> truth, deceiving them with wicked desires, through which they will perish; for they<br> forget the commandments of the living God, and walk in <b>deceits</b> and empty <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pastor/the pastor books first second third/similitude sixth of the two.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_cloud_of_unknowing/here_beginneth_a_table_of.htm"><span class="l">Here Beginneth a Table of the Chapters</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIVE AND FORTIETH CHAPTER. A good declaring of some certain <b>deceits</b><br> that may befall in this work. THE SIX AND FORTIETH CHAPTER. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth a table of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_cloud_of_unknowing/"><span class="l">The Cloud of Unknowing</span></a> <br><b>...</b> HERE BEGINNETH THE FIVE AND FORTIETH CHAPTER A good declaring of some certain<br> <b>deceits</b> that may befall in this work. HERE BEGINNETH <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/deceits.htm"><span class="l"><b>Deceits</b> (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Deceits</b> (9 Occurrences). Matthew 13:22 And that<br> which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceits.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/growth.htm"><span class="l">Growth (77 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 13:22 And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the<br> word; and the cares of this life, and the <b>deceits</b> of wealth, put a stop to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/growth.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tricks.htm"><span class="l">Tricks (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every<br> wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the <b>deceits</b> of error <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tricks.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stop.htm"><span class="l">Stop (108 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 13:22 And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the<br> word; and the cares of this life, and the <b>deceits</b> of wealth, put a stop to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stop.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gives.htm"><span class="l">Gives (542 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 13:22 And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the<br> word; and the cares of this life, and the <b>deceits</b> of wealth, put a stop to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gives.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceivableness.htm"><span class="l">Deceivableness (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceivableness.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceitfulness.htm"><span class="l">Deceitfulness (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceitfulness.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deceit.htm"><span class="l">Deceit (160 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalms 38:12 They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt<br> speak mischievous things, and meditate <b>deceits</b> all day long. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deceit.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/imagine.htm"><span class="l">Imagine (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalms 38:12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that<br> seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine <b>deceits</b> all the day long. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/imagine.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/injure.htm"><span class="l">Injure (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Psalms 38:12 They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt<br> speak mischievous things, and meditate <b>deceits</b> all day long. (See NAS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/injure.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/seeking-God.html">Why is seeking God important? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Deceits (9 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a></span><br />And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the <span class="boldtext">deceits</span> of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Mark 4:19</a></span><br />And the cares of this life, and the <span class="boldtext">deceits</span> of wealth, and the desire for other things coming in, put a stop to the growth of the word, and it gives no fruit.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a></span><br />So that we may be no longer children, sent this way and that, turned about by every wind of teaching, by the twisting and tricks of men, by the <span class="boldtext">deceits</span> of error;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a></span><br />Take up God's instruments of war, so that you may be able to keep your position against all the <span class="boldtext">deceits</span> of the Evil One.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">1 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />So putting away all wrongdoing, and all tricks and <span class="boldtext">deceits</span> and envies and evil talk,<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Psalms 10:7</a></span><br />Of oaths his mouth is full, And <span class="boldtext">deceits</span>, and fraud: Under his tongue 'is' perverseness and iniquity,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Psalms 38:12</a></span><br />They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate <span class="boldtext">deceits</span> all day long.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Proverbs 6:14</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">deceits</span> are in his heart; he deviseth mischief at all times, he soweth discords.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a></span><br />who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy <span class="boldtext">deceits</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/deceits.htm">Deceits</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deceive.htm">Deceive (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deceits.htm">Deceits (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unrighteousness.htm">Unrighteousness (57 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/perish.htm">Perish (186 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/deceitfulness.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Deceitfulness"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Deceitfulness" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/deceivableness.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Deceivableness"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Deceivableness" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>