Flattery

Saints should not used Job 32:21,22

Ministers should not use 1Th 2:5

THE WICKED USE, TO

• Others Ps 5:9; 12:2
• Themselves Ps 36:2

HYPOCRITES USE, TO

• God Ps 78:36
• Those in authority Da 11:34

False prophets and teachers use Eze 12:24; Ro 16:18

Wisdom, a preservative against Pr 4:5

Worldly advantage obtained by Da 11:21,22

Seldom gains respect Pr 28:23

Avoid those given to Pr 20:19

Danger of Pr 7:21-23; 20:5

Punishment of Job 17:5; Ps 12:3

Exemplified

• Woman of Tekoah 2Sa 14:17,20
• Absalom 2Sa 15:2-6
• False prophets 1Ki 22:13
• Darius's courtiers Da 6:7
• Pharisees, &c Mt 12:14
• People of Tyre, &c Ac 12:22