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What causes people to believe in a lie instead of the truth?

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People believe lies because they do not receive the love of the truth, leading to spiritual delusion from God.

According to 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, individuals who reject the love of the truth are susceptible to believing lies. This rejection is not passive; it reflects a deeper desire for unrighteousness. God, in His sovereignty, allows this delusion as a form of judgment. When individuals prefer falsehoods that cater to their sensibilities over the hard truths of the gospel, they effectively embrace a delusion. This underscores not only the seriousness of rejecting God's truth but also the active role of divine judgment in allowing such delusions to flourish among those who have turned away from Him.
Scripture References: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

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Strong Delusion
Ian Potts · Dec 4, 2011
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