Flattery (Part 1)

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS IN BELIEVING FLATTERY?

Psalm 12:1-8
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. (Psalm 12:6)

FLATTERY IS AN ATTEMPT TO MANIPULATE OTHERS.
Sincerity and truth are extremely valuable because they are so rare. Many people are deceivers, liars, flatterers; they think they will get what they want by deception. There are people like that even in the Lord's churches today.

As a king, David certainly faced his share of such people, who hoped to win his favor and gain advancement through flattery. When we think sincerity and truth have nearly gone out of existence, we have one hope-the Word of God. God’s words are as flawless as refined silver. So listen carefully when He speaks. And don't listen to the flatterers; they sound good at first, but they are poisonous!