תני ר' ישמעאל עד שלא יחטא אדם נותנין לו אימה ויראה, וכיון שהוא חוטא נותנין עליו אימה ויראה (ה:ג (דף 83))
"Rabbi Ismael taught: As long as man refrains from sin, he is an object of fear and awe. The moment he sins, he is subject to fear and awe".
Man's image and perception by others declines not because of tactless behavior but because of sinful behavior!
By his nature man inspires awe and fear in others. But when he sins he taints himself not just his image.
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