The Danger Within
Many tout the peril of false prophets and wolves in sheep’s clothing; but the greatest danger resides within.
1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Galatians 6:3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
1Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Jeremiah 49:16 Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD.
Obadiah 1:3 The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?
James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.