Flattery is saying something nice in order to help yourself. Encouragement is saying something true in order help someone else.
Kevin DeYoungIf you find yourself mistreated, misunderstood, and mocked as a Christian, take heart, for so they did to the Christ.
Kevin DeYoungGod did not send a concept, an idea, or a virtue. He sent his Son. Follow the God of love, not love as your god.
Kevin DeYoung