Show Don't Tell: Psalm 12
Vivid sensory description for preaching Psalm 12
This is a show dont tell prompt.
Instead of saying "God protects against deceptive speech," contrast the words. "Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race." Hyperbole of despair—it feels like everyone lies. "Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts." Words and hearts misaligned. "May the LORD silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue—those who say, 'By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?'"…
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