The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
The Symptoms of Vanity (and the Surprising Cure)
Feb 15, 2024
Exploring vanity beyond self-perception, its consequences include dishonesty, lack of courage, and conformity. Knowing our true identity as children of God helps us not be controlled by others' opinions.
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- Vanity is the excessive preoccupation with what other people think, leading to managing one's image and compromising personal beliefs.
- The cure for vanity lies in knowing one's true identity as a beloved child of God, freeing individuals from the need for constant approval and enabling them to live authentically.
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The definition of vanity and its impact
Vanity, contrary to popular belief, is not simply about looking in the mirror or thinking highly of oneself. Instead, it is the inordinate preoccupation with what other people think. This excessive concern for others' opinions can lead to managing one's image, withholding the truth, or compromising personal beliefs to fit in. Social media often becomes a platform where vanity is displayed, as people feel pressured to conform and fear being canceled. The solution to vanity lies in understanding one's true identity as a beloved son or daughter of God, which liberates individuals from the need for constant approval and allows them to be true to themselves.
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