40 Bible Verses About Deception

We live in the end times and the Bible warns of deception becoming more rampant in the last days. So, it is important that we know what the Bible says about deception and how to protect ourselves from it.

In this article, we will share some powerful Bible verses about deception in the last days. These verses serve as a reminder to stay vigilant and guard against deceiving spirits.

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What Does The Bible Say About Deception?

First and foremost, let us look at what the Bible says about deception. Deception is defined as "the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid" (Merriam Webster).

The Bible speaks against deception in many verses. For example:

• Proverbs 12:5 says: "The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful."
• Psalm 101:7 says: "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight."

The Bible is clear that deception is wrong and will not be tolerated in the house of the righteous. So, we need to be on our guard against deception and be careful about the company we keep.

A man who lives in deception always end up his life in regret!

Three Things About Deception

Three things you need to know about deception and you must flee from it:

• A deceiver knows he is deceiving others. When a person comes to deceive you, he already knows in his heart that he intends to deceive you.
• A person deceived may be ignorant of the fact that he his being deceived or may be conscious that he his being deceived and accept it.
• A perpetual life of deception ends up in delusion where there is no more remedy.

The Dangers Of Deception

1. The Bible teaches that lying and deception are sins, and that those who practice them will face consequences. Proverbs 19:5 says, "A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free."
2. Jesus emphasized the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of life. In John 8:32, he said, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
3. Honesty and truthfulness are essential to building strong relationships with others and with God. Proverbs 12:22 says, "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy."
4. The Bible also warns against false prophets and false teachings, which can lead people astray. Matthew 7:15 says, "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."

Bible Verses About Deception In The Last Days

1. Matthew 24:4-5 - "See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray."
2. Matthew 24:11 - "And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray."
3. Matthew 24:24 - "For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect."
4. Mark 13:22 - "For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect."
5. Luke 21:8 - "And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them."
6. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 - "Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction."
7. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 - "The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved."
8. 1 Timothy 4:1 - "Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons."
9. 2 Timothy 3:13 - "while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived."
10. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 - "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths."
11. 2 Peter 2:1 - "But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction."
12. 1 John 4:1 - "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world."
13. Revelation 2:2 - "I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false."
14. Revelation 12:9 - "And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him."
15. Revelation 13:14 - "and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived."
16. Revelation 19:20 - "But the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed the signs on its behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur."
17. Psalm 101:7 - "No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes."
18. Proverbs 11:18 - "The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward."
19. Proverbs 14:8 - "The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving."
20. John 8:44 - "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies."

Bible Verses About Deceit

1. Proverbs 20:17 - "Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel."
2. Isaiah 44:20 - "He feeds on ashes; a deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is there not a lie in my right hand?”
3. Jeremiah 9:6 - "Heaping oppression upon oppression, and deceit upon deceit, they refuse to know me, declares the Lord."
4. Jeremiah 23:26 - "How long shall there be lies in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart."
5. 2 Corinthians 11:3 - "But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ."
6. Micah 6:12 - "For the rich men of the city are full of violence; her residents speak lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth."
7. Galatians 6:7 - "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap."
8. Acts 20:29-30 - "I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them."
9. Romans 16:18 - "For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive."
10. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds."
11. Ephesians 4:14 - "so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes."
12. Colossians 2:8 - "See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ."
13. 2 Peter 2:3 - "And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep."
14. 2 Peter 2:19 - "They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved."
15. Revelation 2:2 - "I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false."
16. Revelation 12:9 - "And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him."
17. Revelation 13:14 - "and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived."
18. Revelation 20:7-8 - "And when the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison and will come out to deceive the nations that are at the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them for battle; their number is like the sand of the sea."
19. Proverbs 6:16-17 - "There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood"
20. James 1:26 - "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless."

What Are The Signs Of Deception?

1. Inconsistencies in stories or explanations
2. Lack of eye contact or nervousness when asked questions
3. Avoiding answering questions directly
4. The presence of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders
5. Refusing to provide proof or evidence to back up claims
6. Making promises that seem too good to be true
7. Using emotional manipulation or playing on fears to get what they want
8. Changing the subject or deflecting when confronted
9. Denying or minimizing the impact of their actions
10. Blaming others or circumstances for their behavior or mistakes.

What are some of the ways that people can be deceived?

• By listening to lies and false teachings.
• By not studying the Bible and being ignorant of God's truth.
• By being influenced by the world and its ways.
• By being naïve and gullible.
• By not relying on the Holy Spirit to guide and protect us.

How can we protect ourselves from deception?

• We need to be aware of the danger of deception and be on our guard against it.
• We need to know what the Bible says about deception so that we will be able to recognize it when we see it.
• We need to keep our minds open to the truth and be willing to accept it, no matter what it costs us.
• We need to have discernment and be able to tell the difference between truth and lies.

How can we address deception when we encounter it?

• We should pray and ask God to help us discern the truth.
• We should examine the evidence and see if it lines up with the Bible. If it does, then we can accept it as truth. If it doesn't, then we can reject it.
• We should also share what we have learned with others so that they can be discerning too.

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