Pretty, Poison Lies

 

Though it is joyful on its face,
There’s poison at its core.
Be careful that you’re not deceived,
Death’s all it holds in store
 
So is it, often, with mankind,
Behind a smiling face
There lies a heart that longs to lead
Innocence to disgrace.
 
They speak as if they hold wisdom,
Their words are sweet to hear,
But there is poison in their hearts.
Be cautious when they’re near.
 
They preach His words, but twist them up
To lead you far from Him.
The vipers, as in days of old,
Still harbor souls most grim.
 
Heed those who share His word, not man’s.
Turn back from those who try
To make you believe something that’s
A pretty, poisoned lie.
 
Matthew 24:11
And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.
 
James 3:8
but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.