I post on social media almost daily, sharing pictures and thoughts that I find interesting or amusing. I’m 69 years old, and I often get responses from women in their 20s. First, they flatter me and my post, then ask me to send them a friend request. I have no desire to, and have never done as they ask. I’ll admit I’m a bit naive, so I don’t know what it’s all about, but I’m sure it can’t be good.
HalAugust 20, 2020
Thank you for this article. I had to do some serious self-examination about what I post and why.
Gloria HicksAugust 18, 2020
Excellent and insightful article! It is spot on. I'm saving and sharing this with my kids and grand kids...no matter our age or circumstances, we fall into this trap so easily and willingly!
Especially find the reference to devices so interesting and timely!
Janice GneitingAugust 18, 2020
For a little praise to the author, genuine flattery if you will: This was an eye-opening, well written, informative, scripture based and soul search promoting article. I love the Old Testament insight in Daniel. You touched on so many aspects of flattery and gave us a challenge to introspect and to share in conversation with others. Thank you.
BrookeAugust 18, 2020
Great read! I think a further way of looking at the portion of scripture that you interpreted as possibly being fulfilled through profit-sharing would be to consider that it might include the notions of wealth redistribution or universal basic income—notions which don’t include only the rich and which are touted more and more frequently in politics today as something everyone “deserves.” Thanks for writing this!
Sonya WashburnAugust 18, 2020
This is an eye opener article. I share riddles with my grandchildren so this is going to be a good one!!..I can see how we as a society have been lured into the flattery of social media. Thank you for bringing to light these truths so we are not deceived and can use social media for sharing the gospel and being careful in its use for personal aggrandizement.
Theodore BrandleyAugust 18, 2020
This message is clear, except, sincere complements and praise are expressions of love and appreciation and are essential for proper human interaction. We are commanded to praise God. We also sing, “Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah,” etc. The key to the difference is in the given definition, “flattery means offering praise strategically, for gain.” If we are praising others with the intent to manipulate them for our benefit, then it becomes flattery.
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Ron BarnesJanuary 25, 2024
I post on social media almost daily, sharing pictures and thoughts that I find interesting or amusing. I’m 69 years old, and I often get responses from women in their 20s. First, they flatter me and my post, then ask me to send them a friend request. I have no desire to, and have never done as they ask. I’ll admit I’m a bit naive, so I don’t know what it’s all about, but I’m sure it can’t be good.
HalAugust 20, 2020
Thank you for this article. I had to do some serious self-examination about what I post and why.
Gloria HicksAugust 18, 2020
Excellent and insightful article! It is spot on. I'm saving and sharing this with my kids and grand kids...no matter our age or circumstances, we fall into this trap so easily and willingly! Especially find the reference to devices so interesting and timely!
Janice GneitingAugust 18, 2020
For a little praise to the author, genuine flattery if you will: This was an eye-opening, well written, informative, scripture based and soul search promoting article. I love the Old Testament insight in Daniel. You touched on so many aspects of flattery and gave us a challenge to introspect and to share in conversation with others. Thank you.
BrookeAugust 18, 2020
Great read! I think a further way of looking at the portion of scripture that you interpreted as possibly being fulfilled through profit-sharing would be to consider that it might include the notions of wealth redistribution or universal basic income—notions which don’t include only the rich and which are touted more and more frequently in politics today as something everyone “deserves.” Thanks for writing this!
Sonya WashburnAugust 18, 2020
This is an eye opener article. I share riddles with my grandchildren so this is going to be a good one!!..I can see how we as a society have been lured into the flattery of social media. Thank you for bringing to light these truths so we are not deceived and can use social media for sharing the gospel and being careful in its use for personal aggrandizement.
Theodore BrandleyAugust 18, 2020
This message is clear, except, sincere complements and praise are expressions of love and appreciation and are essential for proper human interaction. We are commanded to praise God. We also sing, “Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah,” etc. The key to the difference is in the given definition, “flattery means offering praise strategically, for gain.” If we are praising others with the intent to manipulate them for our benefit, then it becomes flattery.
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