Beware Of Setting A Bad Example

At the close of Chapters, our Father always used to bless and absolve all the friars of the Order, both present and to come, and in fervor of his love he often did so out of Chapter. But he used to warn the brethren that they must beware of setting a bad example, and he cursed all who by their bad example caused people to speak ill of the Order and life of the friars, since the good and holy friars are put to disgrace and great distress by such behavior.

Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection - 87