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Title: The Sin of Flattery
Post by: Ex Coelis on December 26, 2010, 04:48:43 PM

I complement people all the time as a way of staying humble and acknowledging the success of others, so I was naturally distressed when I found out that flattery is a sin

can anyone offer some insight or clarification on the matter?

Title: Re: The Sin of Flattery
Post by: haider on December 26, 2010, 08:58:11 PM

nice thread

keep it up  8)

Title: Re: The Sin of Flattery
Post by: haider on December 26, 2010, 09:05:41 PM

on a serious note i think it comes down to intention and possible consequences: are u praising them to get their favor? are u praising them too much so it affects their character/actions? etc etc

Title: Re: The Sin of Flattery
Post by: Butterbean on December 27, 2010, 11:14:06 AM

Quote from: haider on December 26, 2010, 09:05:41 PM

on a serious note i think it comes down to intention and possible consequences: are u praising them to get their favor? are u praising them too much so it affects their character/actions? etc etc

Yeah or to deceive them or something...  To honestly and sincerely compliment someone isn't a sin.