Proverbs 29:5
A man that
flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Flattery in
the scriptures is not referring to genuine encouragement or praise. Flattery is referring to a slanted word for
hidden agendas. If we say things to
people with a motivation for gain we spread a net for our feet. We must consider our words and seek to
genuinely build up someone rather than puff them up. We could be trying to gain a friend or someone’s
respect. This is dangerous
business. When we do this it is like
setting ourselves up to be tangled in our words and relationships. Let us rather seek to have words that are
aimed by the Lord to bring life to those we speak. Let us have clear paths by seeking to speak
words that are rooted in truth and are separate from any individual gain.
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