This is RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH 23 JULY 2023 STUDENT MANUAL LESSON FORTY-SEVEN (47). The topic is BEWARE OF DECEIT.
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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH 23 JULY 2023 (LESSON 47)
TOPIC: BEWARE OF DECEIT
Note: Check RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN LYRICS
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Peter 2:22 (KJV)
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
BIBLE TEXT: Acts 13:6-10 (KJV)
6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.
10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
LESSON INTRODUCTION
The word deceit is a Greek word ‘Dolos’ derived from ‘Dello’ meaning to bait; this literally refers to a fishhook, trap, or trick which are various forms of deception.
Deceit is a deliberate attempt to mislead, trick, snare, or bait other people, by telling lies.
Baiting the trap is an attempt to catch the unwary victim. It is a desire to gain an advantage or preserve a position by deceiving others; the intentional misleading or beguiling of another.
In the Scriptures, it is categorised with other forms of wickedness, such as cursing (Psalm 10:7), hatred (Proverbs 26:24), theft, covetousness, adultery, and murder (Mark 7:21-22; Romans 1:29).
LESSON OUTLINES:
- ATTRIBUTES OF DECEIVERS
- BELIEVERS’ DISPOSITION TO DECEIT
1. ATTRIBUTES OF DECEIVERS
Deceit describes the quality of the man who has a tortuous and a twisted mind; one who cannot act in a straightforward way; someone who stoops to devious and underhand methods to get his own way; a person who never does anything except with some kind of ulterior motives.
Deceit is an attempt to trap or to trick and thus involves treachery. Deceit is a lie (Ps.119:118).
The Bible clearly states that:
- Some workers are deceitful (2 Cor.11:13; Jer.14:14; 23:26).
- Hypocrites and false witnesses devise deceit (Job 15:34-35; Prov.12:17).
- The wicked are full of deceit (Rom.1:29). They devise it (Ps.35:20; Prov.12:5); utter it (Ps.10:7; 36:3); work it (Prov.11:18); increase in it (2Tim.3:13); use it to each other (Jer. 9:5); delight in it (Prov. 20:17).
- Deceit is a characteristic of the antichrist (2Jn.7).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1:
Have you once met a deceitful person? Describe their personality.
2. BELIEVERS’ DISPOSITION TO DECEIT
A. It is necessary to note the following as the sources of deceit:
Deceit comes from the heart (Mk.7:21-22). It is one of the characteristics of an unregenerated heart (Jer.17:9). Deceit leads to lying (Prov.14:25); often accompanied by fraud and injustice (Ps.10:7; 43:1). Hatred is often concealed by deceit (Prov.26:24-26).
B. What should be our disposition to deceit and deceitful people?
i. God abhors deceit (Ps.5:6).
ii. Our Lord Jesus Christ was also free from deceit (Isa. 53:9; 1Pet.2:22).
iii. Believers must equally abhor it to enjoy abundant life in Christ (1Pet.3:10; Ps.24:3-4).
iv. We must intentionally go against deceit and avoid it (Job 27:4; 31:5).
v. We should pray for deliverance from those who are deceptive (Ps.43:1; 120:2; Ps.72:14).
vi. Beware of those who teach it (Eph.5:6; Col.2:8).
vii. Lay aside every appearance of deceit (2Col 4:2; 1Thess.2:3).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
How can we protect ourselves from deceivers?
CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH 23 JULY 2023
There is blessedness in being free from deceit (Ps.24:4-5; 32:2) and there is punishment for being deceitful (Ps.55:23; Jer.9:7-9).
QUESTION
i. What are the attributes of deceit and deceivers?
ii. What should be the believers’ disposition to deceit?
ASSIGNMENT: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH 23 JULY 2023
Mention five things you will do to avoid being deceived by people (2×5=10 marks).
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