Spiritual Deception

By Dr. Larry E Adams

This book is about spiritual deceit the invisible enemy that has become a part of our nature. It is about that which is hidden in the hearts of man connecting him with the desires of his flesh. Since the fall of man and having been infected by a sinful nature, we struggle even to become aware of the working of this inquity that is out of control. This book reveals to us the blindness and influence that is the result of not accepting the fact that we must struggle spiritually in every area of our lives to overcome deceit and starting within. We can not accomplish this without the help of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Deception is the most powerful force against mankind and until we realize that we are in spiritual warfare, our perceptions of life will remain dim and confused. God hates deception even the practice of it for any reason. (Galatians 6:7, KJV)

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664210318

Dr. Larry E Adams

He is an expository writer with a view to relate scripture to understanding. He has a composite picture of that subject and experienced in religious studies. With forty years of religious studies as well as Biblical Counseling, he is totality dependent upon the Spirit of God for understanding. Larry E. Adams is a native of Missouri. He received his Doctorate of Education Degree from Lael College and Graduate School. He is a Board Certified Biblical Counselor and a member of the International Board of Christian Counselors. He is also a member of the American Academy of Christian Counselors and has received certifications in Advanced Biblical studies from Missouri Baptist College. He has been a faith Bible teacher for over forty years as he and his wife gracefully continue to serve the Lord without end.

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ISBN: 978-1-6642-1032-5 (sc)

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WestBow Press rev. date: 04/16/2021

CONTENTS

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 What is Deception Sin or Justified?

Chapter 2 Self-Deception

Chapter 3 Deception in Human Nature

Chapter 4 Deceitful Hearts

Chapter 5 The Practice of Deception

Chapter 6 The Judgment of Deception

Chapter 7 Deception Through False Teachers

Chapter 8 Deception Forbidden by God

Chapter 9 How to Avoid Deception

Chapter 10 Deception: The Power of Satan

Conclusion

Bibliography of helpful Resources

Scripture References

Why boastest thou in thyself in mischief O mighty man? The goodness of God endureth continually. Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. Thou lovest evil more than good, and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. Selah. God shall likewise destroy thee forever; he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. The righteous also shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him: Lo, this is the man who made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

Psalms 52: l-7, KJV

DEDICATION

I write this book to the Church of Jesus Christ. All those whose doors stand ajar in His name and for the love of the Spirit of God. Realizing that He is worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love to the glory of God the Father. We give Him praise and hope that this book will change