State officials who made meritorious services but not practicing benevolence will create doubts and suspicions in people's minds.   Those who committed crimes but still uphold benevolence and righteousness can gain the trust of the people. 

Therefore if you follow the policies of benevolence and righteousness,  everything you do will be smooth and successful because these are the most reverenced virtues and universal guidelines under Heaven. -- Wen Zi of East Zhou Dynasty （770BC－256BC）