Footlights

 Beware of a "Footlight Sanctity."  It is when you have made important discoveries about the spiritual life that seem to give you a sense of strength in action and commitment.  All this new insight tends to cover up your still lingering, persistent, though now covered over, weakness, lack of humility, and selfishness.  While you may want everyone else to know about your new enlightened path to holiness, they will also see your flaws to which you are now blind.  When you were well aware of your shortcomings, you were reluctant to proclaim any "better than you" attitude.  Better to attract people by your actions than your self-promoting words.  Progress never mens perfection.