Every word or attitude is forbidden which by flattery, adulation, or complaisance encourages and confirms another in malicious Acts and perverse conduct. Adulation is a Grave fault if it makes one an accomplice in another's vices or grave Sins. Neither the Desire to be of Service nor friendship justifies duplicitous speech. Adulation is a venial Sin when it only Seeks to be agreeable, to avoid Evil, to meet a need, or to obtain Legitimate advantages.