Flattery (Final Thoughts)

FLATTERY DISTORTS THE TRUTH.
In trying to persuade people, we may be tempted to alter our position just enough to make our point more palatable or to use flattery or praise.

FLATTERY HIDES REAL MOTIVES.
It’s disgusting to hear a person “butter up” someone. Flattery is phony and a false cover-up for a person’s real intentions. Christians should not be flatterers. Are you honest and straightforward in your words and actions, while at the same time courtious and kind? Or do you tell people what they want to hear in order to get what you want or to get ahead?

FLATTERY DESTROYS INTEGRITY.
When we witness for Christ and serve Him, our focus should not be on the impressions we make. As true ministers of Christ, we should point to Him, not to ourself.