DEUT613 The sixth category of flattery is he who is in a position to protest against an evil and does not protest, nor does he pay any attention to the deeds of the sinners. This thing comes close to flattery, for the sinners think, "As long as they do not protest and do not reproach us, all of our deeds must be good. But we have been commanded to root out the evil from our midst, as it is said, "So shall you put away the evil from your midst" (this verse). Sefer Orhot Zaddikim -- The Ways of the Righteous. (Continued at [[LEV1132]] Leviticus 26:37 stumble HTBAJ 203-4)