as you read each of the following chapters, be open to considering how you may have been deceived by similar lies. Ignoring the lies you’ve believed will not protect you, your family, or your church from the eventual fallout. Therefore, you must begin rooting out the idols of your heart that give rise to the deceptions you so willingly embrace. You cannot be passive in the war against self-deception. Be on guard! Whether you are preparing for ministry or are serving in ministry now, consider inviting