1. Everyone lies to his neighbor (1-4)

We live in times when 'the wicked strut freely about and what is vile is honored.' (8) People say, 'We own our mouths--we'll use them any way we please.' People deceive each other with flattering words and lies. Television, advertising, even so-called works of art fill the atmosphere with unspeakable corruption and violence. We cry with the Psalmist, 'Help, Lord!' Are there no more godly and faithful men? The real danger, however, is within our own hearts.

2. The word of the Lord is flawless (5-8)

The Lord protects the weak and the oppressed. He has given us his flawless word to guard our hearts and keep us from evil. What can we do? We can fill our hearts with his word and share it with others. God's word cleanses our hearts (Jn 15:3). His word builds up. We must hold God's word in our hearts and remember that the Lord owns our mouths.

Application: Lord, in times when what is vile is honored, help me to hold your word in my heart, and speak it with my mouth.
One Word: God's flawless word in my heart