Deception and deceit are two words that are often used interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. While they both involve dishonesty, they differ in the level of intent and the methods used to mislead others. In this article, we will explore the differences between deception and deceit and how they are used in different contexts.
Deception is the act of deliberately misleading someone by concealing or distorting the truth. It can be done for a variety of reasons, such as to protect oneself, gain an advantage, or avoid punishment. Deception can be accomplished through words, actions, or omissions, and it can be either intentional or unintentional. For example, a magician might use deception to create an illusion, while a politician might use deception to sway public opinion.
Deceit, on the other hand, is a more malicious form of deception that involves a deliberate attempt to cheat or defraud someone. It often involves a breach of trust and can have serious consequences for the victim. Deceit can take many forms, such as lying, stealing, or manipulating, and it is always done with the intention of benefiting oneself at the expense of others. For example, a con artist might use deceit to scam people out of their money, while a cheating spouse might use deceit to hide an affair.
While deception and deceit are both forms of dishonesty, they are not interchangeable. Deception can be used for both good and bad purposes, while deceit is always harmful. Understanding the difference between these two words can help you avoid being misled or taken advantage of, and it can also help you communicate more effectively with others.
“As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.” (Matthew 24:3-4)
Jesus said “deception” is the first sign of the end times, and we are literally drowning in a global sea of lies and deceit and it is coming at us from every angle on every front. We find ourselves in a time where everyone seems to be lying to us all the time, it is truly a “marvelous thing” as the Bible says. We were lied to about the COVID virus, about the lock-down, about the mRNA vaccine, about the death count, and are now being lied to about the state of our nation, about the lies being force-fed to our kids in school, it is “all lies all the time” with no end in sight.
A spirit of anger and hostility pervades our land, and upon further inspection through the Bible, we see that it is the spirit of Antichrist that is now present amongst us. Jesus says in John 8:44, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” and since Antichrist is about to come on the scene, we are awash in lies, deception and deceit.
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