Day 2: The Flattering Tongue These people...flatter others to get favors in return. ~Jude 1:16~ Flattery is a flat out lie covered up in a bed of flowery words. Most people who engage in this type of communication do so to gain favor. The desired favor is not always materialistic, it could be an intangible benefit, such as acceptance. Engaging in flattery is clear evidence of ones lack of faith in Gods ability to give him favor with people. Favor is a fringe benefit of being in right standing with our Creator. There are several people in the bible who obtained Gods favor without any form of self-effort: Esther, Daniel, and Joseph all obtained the favor of God without using flattery. Scripture is very clear on Gods plan for the flatterer. The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips... (Psalm 12:3). Is flattery worth being cut off from the blessings of God? Todays Affirmation: I will show partiality to no one, nor will I flatter any man; for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away. ~Job 32:21-22~ Be blessed......be a blessing, and be encouraged. Amen.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:30:40 +0000
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