In Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 11:29 (KJV) it says: >"Bring not every man into thine house: for the deceitful man hath many trains." This verse, from the Deuterocanonical books recognized in the Catholic canon, seems to advise caution in offering hospitality, warning that some people may be deceptive or dangerous. At the same time, Jesus teaches us to love our enemies (Luke 6:27–36), bless those who curse us, and be merciful even as our Father is merciful. How does Catholic teaching reconcile the wisdom of Sirach 11:29 with Jesus' call to radical love and kindness? Is this a contradiction, or a matter of prudence and discernment within charity?