Topical Bible: Deceit: The Wicked are Full of

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Deceit is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with the nature and actions of the wicked. It is characterized by dishonesty, trickery, and the intent to mislead others. The Scriptures provide numerous insights into how deceit is a hallmark of those who turn away from righteousness and embrace wickedness.

Biblical References:

1. Psalm 10:7 · "His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue." This verse highlights the speech of the wicked, emphasizing that deceit is a natural outflow of their corrupt hearts. The wicked use their words as tools of manipulation and harm, reflecting their inner moral decay.

2. Proverbs 12:5 · "The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit." Here, the contrast between the righteous and the wicked is stark. While the righteous seek justice and truth, the wicked are guided by deceitful intentions, leading others astray through their false counsel.

3. Jeremiah 9:8 · "Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceitfully. With his mouth, one speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets an ambush." This passage illustrates the duplicity of the wicked, who outwardly project peace and goodwill while secretly plotting harm. Their deceitful nature is likened to a weapon, ready to strike unsuspecting victims.

4. Romans 3:13 · "Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. The venom of vipers is on their lips." The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, describes the universal sinfulness of humanity, with deceit being a prominent feature of the wicked. This imagery underscores the destructive power of deceitful speech, equating it with death and poison.

5. Micah 6:12 · "For the rich men of the city are full of violence, her residents speak lies, and their tongues are deceitful in their mouths." The prophet Micah condemns the societal corruption of his time, where deceit is rampant among the people. This verse serves as a warning against the moral decay that accompanies deceitful living.

The Nature of Deceit:

Deceit is not merely an external act but a reflection of the heart's condition. The wicked, in their rebellion against God, embrace deceit as a way of life. It is a tool they use to achieve their selfish ends, often at the expense of others. The Bible consistently portrays deceit as antithetical to the character of God, who is truth (John 14:6).

Consequences of Deceit:

The Scriptures warn of the dire consequences that await those who practice deceit. Proverbs 19:9 states, "A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will perish." The ultimate fate of the deceitful is destruction, as their actions are contrary to the divine order established by God.

Call to Righteousness:

Believers are called to reject deceit and embrace truthfulness, reflecting the character of Christ in their lives. Ephesians 4:25 exhorts, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." In doing so, Christians bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel, which calls individuals out of darkness and into the light of truth.

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Romans 1:29
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
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That Evil Comes of Sloth, and virtue from Diligence, and that ...
... On this account he left the wicked in the ... her uncontrolled vision, not to the deceit
alone which ... consolation, and while exhibiting a conversation full of virtue ...
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Sin in the Heart the Source of Error in the Head
... is a sin (Romans 1:26, 32); that envy, malice, and deceit are wicked (Romans 1 ... He
invented idolatry, and all those "gay religions full of pomp and gold," in ...
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Evans -- the Fall and Recovery of Man
... evil; eating sin like bread, and drinking iniquity like water; holding fast deceit,
and refusing to let it go. His heart is desperately wicked; full of pride ...
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Psalm x.
... reported of Simon, when he thought that he would gain heaven by wicked arts, and ...
5. "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness and deceit" (ver.7 ...
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Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ...
... all the wit and skill of such wicked men is deceit. ... findeth no favour in his eyes."
The wicked's principles can ... Ver.8. His way and life is full of horrible and ...
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Addition to Acts of Philip.
... the way of deceit has deceived you, the wicked dragon breathing ... commandment, that
I should drive away all deceit, and bring ... in the air; and it was full of light ...
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The Justice of God
... he never punished them but upon full proof and ... good in the godly, therefore the wicked
afflict them ... a judge's robe signifies prevarication, deceit, or injustice ...
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On the Holy Martyr, S. Babylas.
... something startling, the bodies of the living full of evil ... nature polluting; but
that everywhere a wicked and perverted ... But the words of these, a deceit, and a ...
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Letter xxvi . A Second one from Flavian to Leo.
... by the holy and ecumenical synod to the wicked and deposed ... same Eutyches had sent
you a letter full of falsehood ... too, he has been guilty of deceit, like the ...
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Psalm CXL.
... property and surely he deviseth this by deceit, by fraud ... full of words;" for he that
is full of words ... groan among the stumbling-blocks of the wicked, they pray ...
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