Hook: How do people fool themselves regarding their spiritual condition?

Book: Every religious group has people who fail to practice what they preach. These leaders claimed to be sons of Abraham, but their actions proved them wrong. They confused their family ties, religious activities, or lust for power with true spirituality. Even today people enforce their selfish demands on others. Not only do they reveal themselves as illegitimate children, but they ignore the truth that will set people free. Refuse to be bound by those who want to control you. Deception lurks in familiar places!

Took: Can you name an area in your life where you think more highly of yourself than you really should? What is the price of fooling yourself?