Observing the mainstream media's (MSM) behavior during the Israel—Hezbollah conflict, I was struck by the number of biblical sayings that are applicable to their treacherous ways. Here are just a few examples:

Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.  (Psalm 5:9)

The poison of vipers is on their lips. (Psalm 140:3)

They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, There is none who does good. (Psalm 14:1)

There is no one [MSM outlet] that does good, Not even one. (Psalm 53:1)

Ruin and misery mark their ways. (Isaiah 59:7)

They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. (Romans 1:29)

There is no fear of God before their eyes. (Psalm 36:1)

Referring to fallen human nature we all can benefit from an earnest contemplation of these maxims, but the mainstream media especially should pay heed in this serious hour. Respect for God and truth would be a good first step toward redemption from the lies and deception they have been so shamelessly perpetrating all these years. Evidence is mounting that their sins are catching up with them fast. They would do well to repent and change their wicked ways before they meet with the higher judgment and/or lose most of their audience.

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