Self-Deception is living in a world of rationalizing in a bubble of denial of reality, not only to lie to ourselves but to lie better to others; it lowers your own anxiety, and is an act of self-defense. It leads to negative talk and eventually you play out the self-deception with actions. You can choose your sin but you can’t choose your consequence. Romans 12:2 is an antidote to self-deception, as well as accepting our actions and not blaming others.