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.

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!