streekgeek -“While Penina’s intentions were pure, she did cause Chana major grief. You don’t get rewarded for doing an “aveira lishma” no matter how perfect your intentions are. If you are trying to help someone, but in the process you cause damage to the person you are helping, how much of a help are you really?”
I’m surprised noone brought down the Gemorah – B’B 16a- that says both the Soton and Penina meant L’shaim Shomayim! Not a great compliment.