Topical Bible: Deceit: The Wicked: Utter

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Deceit is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with the wicked and their actions. The term "deceit" refers to the act of misleading or lying to others, and it is frequently condemned in Scripture as a characteristic of those who oppose God's truth and righteousness.

Biblical References:

1. Psalm 10:7 : "His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue." This verse describes the wicked as those whose speech is filled with deceit, highlighting the destructive nature of their words.

2. Psalm 36:3 : "The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing." Here, deceit is linked with a departure from wisdom and righteousness, emphasizing the moral decline associated with deceitful behavior.

3. Proverbs 12:5 : "The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit." This proverb contrasts the righteous and the wicked, showing that deceit is a natural outcome of the wicked's counsel and intentions.

4. Jeremiah 9:8 : "Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceitfully. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him." This passage illustrates the duplicity of the wicked, who use deceit as a weapon against others, betraying trust and sowing discord.

5. 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." The prophet Micah condemns the deceitful practices of the people, linking deceit with societal corruption and injustice.

Characteristics of Deceit in the Wicked:

· Speech and Tongue: The wicked are often depicted as using their speech to deceive others. Their words are described as being full of lies, cursing, and malice, which serve to harm and mislead those around them.

· Intentions and Plans: Deceit is not only present in the words of the wicked but also in their intentions and plans. Their counsel is inherently deceitful, leading to actions that are unjust and harmful.

· Duplicity and Betrayal: The wicked are characterized by their duplicity, often presenting a facade of peace or goodwill while harboring malicious intentions. This betrayal of trust is a hallmark of their deceitful nature.

· Moral and Spiritual Decline: Engaging in deceit is associated with a departure from wisdom and righteousness. The wicked, through their deceitful actions, demonstrate a rejection of God's truth and a decline in moral and spiritual integrity.

Consequences of Deceit:

The Bible warns of the consequences that await those who engage in deceit. The wicked, through their deceitful actions, not only harm others but also bring judgment upon themselves. God's justice is portrayed as ultimately prevailing over deceit, ensuring that truth and righteousness are upheld.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
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Psalm 36:3
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he has left off to be wise, and to do good.
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Library

Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ...
... the wit and skill of such wicked men is deceit. ... for the sin of association with the
wicked, and being ... our necks, what can we expect but utter destruction, and ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/section v scriptures showing the.htm

Sin in the Heart the Source of Error in the Head
... 1:26, 32); that envy, malice, and deceit are wicked ... between the righteous and the
wicked, that he ... Gibbon whose manhood was saturated with utter unbelief, and ...
/.../shedd/sermons to the natural man/sin in the heart the.htm

Upon the Collections , iv.
... in lying and produced every kind of deceit from this ... the unjust shall be upbraided
for their utter barrenness, and ... ways and the sinner give up his wicked habits ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/sermon ix upon the collections.htm

The Attack on the Scriptures
... words unto them; but all this was deceit.'[3]. ... destroyed much people of Israel.'
Then these wicked men built ... The Jews looked at one another in utter dismay, for ...
/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter vi the attack on.htm

Appendix.
... their going from us to be utter destruction, but ... wickedness should alter his
understanding, or deceit beguile his ... He to take him away from among the wicked. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/the general menaion/appendix.htm

General Service to John, Precursor, Prophet and Baptist of the ...
... singing declare ye, and let it be heard, utter it even ... unto us; we were full of the
wicked ways and ... forth, wherewith we were delivered from the deceit of the ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter v general service to.htm

On the Fast of the Seventh Month, vi.
... one deceive you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to ... Dearly-beloved,
utter this confession with all your heart and reject the wicked lies of ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leo/writings of leo the great/sermon xci on the fast.htm

Curiosity a Temptation to Sin.
... "Enter not into the path of the wicked . . . . ... their victim, who is reduced to utter
helplessness, cannot ... Then seeming arguments in favour of deceit and evil ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon v curiosity a temptation.htm

Chapter i.
... poureth out evil things,' and The counsels of the wicked are deceit [1203] :' it ...
Such an one would be chargeable with utter stupidity, for saying nothing ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/chapter i.htm

Self-Respect and Self-Righteousness
... which he had not committed; and he answered that he would utter no deceit, and tell
no ... Solomon, the wise, when he says, 'Be not over-much wicked; neither be ...
/.../kingsley/the good news of god/sermon xi self-respect and self-righteousness.htm