Oh yes, first impression counts. Usually, it does make a difference in how a person is to be considered for employment, friendship, or more often than not, in courtship and lifetime plans. But is it the lasting impression? Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. A lot of mistakes had been committed because of such jonesses' "first impression".
The life of a devout faithful must be lived to create a lasting impression of goodness and purity. One must constantly be in a state of grace. There is much to do then. Do not long the first impression. Aim for a lasting impression.
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