Scripture: Psalms 12: 1-5

Save and help and rescue, Lord, for godly people cease to be,
For the faithful vanish from among the sons of men.   They speak deceitful and worthless words to one another; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak.  May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaks great things [in boasting];  Who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail; Our lips are our own; who is lord and master over us?”  “Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”

Scripture Commentary: Do not speak wicked and deceitful words

Living for God in a deceitful world can be a difficult and lonely battle.  We may be tempted to believe that lies are harmless, even useful at times.

God does not overlook lies, flattery, deception, or boasting.

Each of these sins originates from a bad attitude that is eventually expressed in our speech.  The tongue can be our greatest enemy because, though small, it can do great damage.  Be careful how you use your tongue.

God loves and cares for the weak and needy.

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Psalms Chapter 12