In my regular Bible study of BSFGenesis (Gen 31:20), I saw a definition of "deceive" as "withholding the truth", searching the Bible I was reminded that the devil is a liar (proactive falsehood) and a deceiver (passive falsehood). There's a distinct difference between lying and deceiving, yet both are tools of the thief who wants to steal, kill and destroy (Matthew 10:10). Jesus is the good shepherd, lays down his life, while the thief runs when the going gets tough (Matthew 10:11-13). True Christians are his flock and listen to him (Matthew 10:14-18, Romans 12:1-3)
- “‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another. (Lev 19:11)
- "The serpent deceived me and I ate" (Gen 3:13)
Being under deception is internalizing a falsehood, accepting something false as true. There's an old saying, "what the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don't know and I don't care."
I heard a person say that counterfeit currency can be used in the world to buy and sell goods - however, when it gets to the bank, it's over.
Jesus teaches about Living Water at Festival of Tabernacles (John 7)
- Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Matthew 24:4, Mark 13:5
- For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. Matthew 24:5, Mark 13:6, Luke 21:8
- and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Matthew 24:11
- For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24, Mark 13:22
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