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Aug 11
58m 35s

The Origin of Self-Deception

WORLD CHANGERS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
About this episode

The most dangerous thing about self-deception is that when were operating in it, we dont even know that were being deceived. Failing to be true to what we believe is right causes us to rationalize and make excuses. Deceiving ourselves causes a disturbance in us that we cant reconcile, because deep down inside, we know exactly what we should do. Fooling ourselves in this manner results in spiritual blindness us to the truth. The best way to avoid this trap is to follow through and live the Word of grace after hearing it; this powerfully internalizes the truth as it is now.

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