We reap what we sow
If you are a deceiver, one day you will be deceived by someone.
Do not be deceived-Galatians
The bread of deceit is sweet, but afterwards, your mouth is filled with gravel. -Proverbs
God HATES deceivers.
Put away all deceit and malice, we are exhorted.
Deceit has consequences for others;
-> Disharmony
Is deceit every right?
There are exceptions, despite the Bible saying straight out that it's wrong.
E.g. Rahab & the soldiers; hiding soldiers in the roof
Deceit for your personal gain is wrong, but if you're protecting people from a greater evil, then it's permissable.
Leah's wrongs
Every time she has children, she says now Jacob will love me, but you see growth for the 4th child. "This time I will praise God for the blessings He's given"
What can we learn about God?
GOD is sovereign; God has a grand design for the world. God uses the human frailties, and circumstances in His purpose.
God can use us just as we are. We sre frail human beings, but that's who God uses. He uses our mistakes to be part of his plans. God accepts us as we are.
Deceit is always wrong except when we're helping people. We reap what we sow.
God is sovereign, he works in everything, weaving it together in his master plan.
He uses every part of our life.
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