The Sin of Flattery

How to detect insults disguised as praise

I'm convinced that flattery is one of the most common and harmful sins of the modern church. It's a wide open door for being manipulated because it preys on our desire for attention and approval. We can avoid it if we learn to define it and detect it with scripture.

Here’s how.

Flattery is lying. It's a form of dishonest praise. People try to curry favor…