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<noinclude><pagequality level="1" user="" /></noinclude>June 10 (128) The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that spcakcth proud things.-Ps. 12: 3. Elihu said: "Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flatterir:5 titles unto man. " It is also written: "A flattering mouth work- eth ruin" and "a man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet". (Prov. 26: 28; 29: 5) Flattery is a tool of the Devil. He uses it, even em- ploying members of the church as his instruments to administer flattery for the very purpose of wrecking those who are prominent. The statement tainted with flattery is of Satan, but words of encouragement in harmony with God 's Word are proper. An anointed child of God may expect the subtle attacks of flattery emanating from the adversary and should guard against them. He should spurn flattery as a deadly poison. He should also refrain from flattering those in prominent position in God's organization. June 11 (231) lV e give thanks, for thy name is near: men tell of thy wondrous wOl'ks.-Ps. 75: 1, R. V. Jehovah's works in the earth today, being seen by his anointed ones, are evidences to them that God him- self is near and is taking a hand in earth's affairs. Some works he must do by forces other than his people on earth. Almost all the work done on earth by his anointed ones is to declare his wondrous works. Op- portunities which they now have to serve him by thus making known his name are proof to them that God is using them, and that therefore they have his ap- proval. Such is also prsof that now is God's due time to have his name exalted in the earth. With clearer vision of God's purposes toward them, the anointed go on in his work with full confidence. They are not so much concerned about how long they must continue to work on earth, nor how great the danger of attack from the enemy; but their concern is faith- fulness to their covenant. <noinclude><references/></noinclude>