Which other scriptures warn against deceit similar to Daniel 11:23? The Deceit Foretold in Daniel 11:23 “After an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully, and only with a few people will he rise to power.” Old-Testament Warnings That Mirror Daniel’s Alert - Proverbs 6:16-19 – “There are six things the LORD hates… a lying tongue… a heart that devises wicked schemes…” - Proverbs 12:20 – “Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.” - Psalm 101:7 – “No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.” - Psalm 52:2-4 – “Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit…” - Isaiah 32:7 – “The scoundrel’s methods are evil; he schemes to destroy the poor with lies…” - Jeremiah 9:4-6 – “Every brother is a deceiver… they dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me, declares the LORD.” - Micah 6:12 – “The wealthy… speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths.” - Hosea 10:13 – “You have plowed wickedness… you have eaten the fruit of lies.” New-Testament Echoes of the Same Warning - Matthew 24:4-5 – “See to it that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name… and will deceive many.” - Ephesians 4:14 – “No longer… carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.” - Colossians 2:8 – “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception…” - 2 Thessalonians 2:3 – “Let no one deceive you in any way…” - 2 Thessalonians 2:10 – “…every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing…” - 2 Timothy 3:13 – “Evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.” - 1 Peter 2:1 – “Rid yourselves… of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.” - James 1:26 – “If anyone… does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart; his religion is worthless.” - Revelation 13:14 – “It deceived those who dwell on the earth.” - Revelation 21:8 – “…all liars— their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur.” Threads That Tie These Passages Together • Deceit is both a personal sin and a tool of oppressive powers. • God consistently exposes and judges deception. • Believers are commanded to stay alert, test every message, and cling to truth. • Final judgment falls heavily on unrepentant deceivers, underscoring the seriousness of the sin. Living Truthfully in Light of These Warnings - Anchor every belief and decision to God’s Word, the ultimate standard of truth. - Reject any alliance—personal, cultural, or spiritual—that requires compromise with falsehood. - Cultivate transparency, integrity, and a guarded tongue, reflecting the character of Christ. - Encourage one another to discern deception quickly and to stand firm, knowing that the God who foretold deceit in Daniel 11 still reigns and will vindicate truth. |
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