The temptation of the age is to look good without being good. The dichotomy between what we say and what we do is so pervasive in the church and in society that we actually come to believe our illusions and rationalizations and clutch them to our hearts like favorite teddy bears. Impostors in the Spirit always prefer appearances to reality.
Rationalization begins with a look in the mirror.
We don't like the sight of ourselves as we really are, so we try cosmetics, makeup, the right light and the proper accessories to develop an acceptable image. The evil one is the great illusionist. He varnishes the truth and encourages dishonesty. Satan prompts us to give importance to what has no importance. He clothes trivia with glitter and seduces us away from what is real.