Maxim Revision

Gossip and Vanity

To say that God does not like gossip is an understatement, in the opening maxim He emphasizes His repugnance of gossip by linking it to the pernicious imperfection that is vanity. Being over critical and finding fault in others to justify one's own imperfections can lead to the most damaging and cruel form of gossip. To speak of others as we would like others to speak of us is what God recommends.

"Gossip and disrespect originate from vanity."

"Visions of self-aggrandizement are in the minds of the truly vain."

"Be children of the gospel, not children of gossip."

"Incomplete study of all the facts is a common fault of gossipers."

"Disclosure of misconduct, for reasons other than protecting societies honest and vulnerable, is the sin of detraction and if not checked can lead to calumny - a further sin. Sin on sin leads to distraction, concealing the worthy pursuits of life."

"Gossip and disrespect are bedfellows."

"Look carefully into corruption and there you will find the signs of vanity."

"Beware of the vanity of wealth, even intellectual and spiritual wealth. A vain spirituality is an undesirable handicap."

"Wisdom soon becomes blighted by vanity."

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