Flattery, as depicted in the Bible, is often associated with deceit and manipulation. It involves insincere praise or excessive compliments, usually given to gain favor or advantage. The Scriptures provide numerous warnings against the use of flattery, highlighting its potential to lead individuals astray and cause harm.

In the Old Testament, the book of Proverbs frequently addresses the dangers of flattery. Proverbs 26:28 states, "A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth works ruin." This verse underscores the destructive nature of flattery, equating it with falsehood and harm. Similarly, Proverbs 29:5 warns, "A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet." Here, flattery is likened to a trap, suggesting that those who engage in it may ensnare others, leading them into peril.

The Psalms also reflect on the theme of flattery. Psalm 12:2-3 laments, "They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and the tongue that speaks proud things." This passage highlights the duplicity often associated with flattery, where individuals speak with insincerity and deceit.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of flattery in his letters. In 1 Thessalonians 2:5 , Paul writes, "As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!" Paul emphasizes the integrity of his ministry, contrasting it with those who might use flattery for selfish gain. This distinction underscores the importance of sincerity and truthfulness in Christian conduct.

Flattery is also seen as a tool of the wicked. In Romans 16:18 , Paul warns the believers, "For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the hearts of the naive." This verse highlights the manipulative nature of flattery, used by those who seek to lead others away from the truth for their own purposes.

The Bible's portrayal of flattery serves as a caution against its use and influence. It is often associated with deceit, manipulation, and selfish motives, standing in contrast to the values of honesty, integrity, and genuine love that are central to the Christian faith.(imp. & p. p.) of Flatter.

I Will Follow the Order of Your Letter, and Subjoin Your Very ...
... it. Perhaps your reason for saying this is that you do not wish, yourself,
to be flattered by public praise given in guile. Rest ...
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The Passover visit
... to listen. But they flattered themselves that they were teaching Him, or at
least testing His knowledge of the Scriptures. The youthful ...
/.../white/the desire of ages/chapter 8 the passover visit.htm

Conversational Phrases
... I am curious to learn what his motive was. I am deeply flattered and grateful. ... I
am very grateful"very much flattered. I am wholly in agreement with you. ...
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1 Thessalonians i. 10-Aug
... and to domineer. No one can say that we flattered in order to rule, nor
that we had recourse to it for the sake of wealth. Of this ...
/.../homily ii 1 thessalonians i.htm

A Faithful Friend
... he drank it in as a precious draught; and when I praised this thing and that thing
belonging to him, I could see that he was very easily flattered; not directly ...
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A Faithful Friend
... he drank it in as a precious draught; and when I praised this thing and that thing
belonging to him, I could see that he was very easily flattered; not directly ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/a faithful friend.htm

Unsound Spiritual Trading
... account, and with more brokenness and humility of spirit on my own, desiring to
speak with divers classes among you, urging you not to be so flattered by your ...
/.../spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/unsound spiritual trading.htm

Education and Preparation.
... application, at the next public examination in the summer he reached the second
station in the first class, a point of elevation which "flattered his pride not ...
/.../education and preparation.htm

Tatian.
... Subject Indexes TATIAN. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Albigenses, 62. Alexander, flattered
by his preceptor, Aristotle, 65. Alphabet, 65. Anitus and Miletus, 66. ...
/.../clement/who is the rich man that shall be saved/tatian.htm

Enduring to the End
... they must, the harsh croak of slander, and the adder's tongue of ingratitude assail
him, he finds himself stale and fiat where once he was flattered and admired ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/enduring to the end.htm

Flattered (1 Occurrence)
... & pp) of Flatter. Multi-Version Concordance Flattered (1 Occurrence). Psalms
78:36 But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue. ...
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Flatter (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). Psalms 78:36 But they flattered him with their mouth,
and lied to him with their tongue. (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV). ...
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Lied (13 Occurrences)
... (See JPS YLT). Psalms 78:36 But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied
to him with their tongue. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
/l/lied.htm - 10k

Flatterer (1 Occurrence)

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To (219938 Occurrences)
... 7. (prep.) Effect; end; consequence; as, the prince was flattered to his ruin; he
engaged in a war to his cost; violent factions exist to the prejudice of the ...
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Ethiopic
... Their national pride was flattered by the thought that their country should be referred
to in the Holy Scriptures, and for this reason they were all the more ...
/e/ethiopic.htm - 17k

Magus
... They flattered the sinful inclinations of the human heart, and fell in with men's
current ways of thinking, and required no self-renunciation at all. ...
/m/magus.htm - 23k

Hezekiah (124 Occurrences)
... king on his recovery from his illness, but really to secure his aid and alliance
against Assyria (2 Kings 20:12-15 Isaiah 39:1-4). Hezekiah, flattered by such ...
/h/hezekiah.htm - 72k

Tongue (160 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 78:36 But they flattered
him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue. ...
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