Beware of Self Deception
Beware of Self Deception
"Let God be true though everyone were a liar." Romans 3:4
Those of us who consistently hear God’s voice need to be careful of self deception.
Leanne Payne in her book, Listening Prayer, warns us, “We can all too easily substitute practicing the presence of the self rather than practicing the presence of God. We all too easily practice the self-deceiving art of self-projection, putting our words in God’s mouth, rather than the other way around. We become both the initiator and the responder, and we become self-deceived in the process.” Ouch. Well said and well received.
Payne continues, “People trapped in their own subjectivity are difficult to be around for any length of time… Failure to dwell in the presence of God is the evidence of sin—the primary result of the fall. As a result of the fall, humanity slipped from genuine God consciousness into self-consciousness.” God help us!
This is a cause for pause. A little self-inventory may need to be taken. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Everyone else is a liar.
Holy Spirit, free me from the lies of self-deception. Give me ears to hear clearly the voice of Father God.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
Unless otherwise indicated, the English Standard Bible (ESV) is used.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
"Let God be true though everyone were a liar." Romans 3:4
Those of us who consistently hear God’s voice need to be careful of self deception.
Leanne Payne in her book, Listening Prayer, warns us, “We can all too easily substitute practicing the presence of the self rather than practicing the presence of God. We all too easily practice the self-deceiving art of self-projection, putting our words in God’s mouth, rather than the other way around. We become both the initiator and the responder, and we become self-deceived in the process.” Ouch. Well said and well received.
Payne continues, “People trapped in their own subjectivity are difficult to be around for any length of time… Failure to dwell in the presence of God is the evidence of sin—the primary result of the fall. As a result of the fall, humanity slipped from genuine God consciousness into self-consciousness.” God help us!
This is a cause for pause. A little self-inventory may need to be taken. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Everyone else is a liar.
Holy Spirit, free me from the lies of self-deception. Give me ears to hear clearly the voice of Father God.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
Unless otherwise indicated, the English Standard Bible (ESV) is used.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
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