Vanity

The bible dictionary definition of vanity is:
"Falsehood or deceit. Empty, transitory, fleeting."

I have always thought of it more in the newer dictionary definition as opposed to this definition and that of the Webster's 1828 dictionary. It's amazing the change of "buzz words" or definitions of words of time. Our language has truly been corrupted with the new social contexts, which is why we need to study. Someone who is vain is concerned with appearance and clothing. Which now I understand is empty. They are also proud. Which is putting up a front or deceit and falsehood.  How much deeper I understand the meaning!

I find the study of etymology, or words, fascinating.

In the October 2014 General Conference President Uchtdorf gave a talk titled: Lord is it I?  He said: "Brethern, we must put aside our pride, see beyond our vanity, and in humility ask, Lord is it I?"  I was surprised and thought I don't generally look at myself as vain because I don't have really nice clothing. But now I know that vanity is much deeper than that.