Flattery is the handiwork of Spiritual Pride. It tickles the ears and feeds the ego. Honor that is sincere is not communicated in words but is bestowed by favor. A favor which comes from God alone and not mere men. Be careful that you are not caught up by flattering tongues. • • A man who flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his steps. {Proverbs 29:5} • • A saint may find mastery over their bodily passions in true obedience but the pride of life is always a lion waiting ravenously by the door. Stay true to the Lord’s plans for you and do not forsake your authentic calling for the pride of man. • • For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. {Galatians 1:10} #pursuingholiness #thebiggestlie #discipleship #sanctification #saintwisdom #coffeewithjesus #coffeewithsaints #recalibrate https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaQiVrH4Nx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nuo0ytun8anq