R' Yechezkel Levinstein warns that humility should never be confused with timidity. Humility is recognizing your strengths and gifts and acknowledging that they are straight from Shamayim and we would not be able to do anything without them. A timid person seeks to please,is insecure and is weak when he need to be strong.
the Rambam explains in Hilchos De'os how awareness of HAsh-m can bring out one's humilty. By recognizing all of Hash-m's wonders and creations and realizes HAsh-m's ultimate wisdom behind everything. this brings about a feeling of love toward Hash-m and fear by realizing that we are and know nothing in comparison.
we learn in Iggeres Haraban that, "the fear of HAsh-m will intensify in your heart, for you will always be aware from where you have to come and to go where you are destined to go."
in Mishna Avos, we learn that there are three things that keep a person from sinning: "know where you come from, where you are going in life, and before whom you will end up giving Din V'cheshbon."
the Talmud in Berachos 5a teaches us that a person should constantly overpower his Yetzer Hora. if he does, good; if he fails, he should engage in intense Torah study. Then again if he falls in the trap of the Yetzer, he should say Shema- the foundation of Jewish faith. if he fails again, he he should picture the Yom Hadin- for this will surely stop him from committing any sin."
Dear Rabbi, we are a young cuple and we live in Gibraltar. Many years ago we met durring Your visit, and I have listened your lecture. I have all your books, and my khala love them to. Thank You P.S. Any hope You will come again ?
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R' Yechezkel Levinstein warns that humility should never be confused with timidity. Humility is recognizing your strengths and gifts and acknowledging that they are straight from Shamayim and we would not be able to do anything without them. A timid person seeks to please,is insecure and is weak when he need to be strong.
the Rambam explains in Hilchos De'os how awareness of HAsh-m can bring out one's humilty. By recognizing all of Hash-m's wonders and creations and realizes HAsh-m's ultimate wisdom behind everything. this brings about a feeling of love toward Hash-m and fear by realizing that we are and know nothing in comparison.
we learn in Iggeres Haraban that, "the fear of HAsh-m will intensify in your heart, for you will always be aware from where you have to come and to go where you are destined to go."
in Mishna Avos, we learn that there are three things that keep a person from sinning: "know where you come from, where you are going in life, and before whom you will end up giving Din V'cheshbon."
the Talmud in Berachos 5a teaches us that a person should constantly overpower his Yetzer Hora. if he does, good; if he fails, he should engage in intense Torah study. Then again if he falls in the trap of the Yetzer, he should say Shema- the foundation of Jewish faith. if he fails again, he he should picture the Yom Hadin- for this will surely stop him from committing any sin."
the fifth foundation of Teshuva is Yagon V'tza'ar B'Maasa"- one should PHYSICALLY do Teshuva through tears and fasting on the fast days(only).
"whatever the child says out on the street, he picked up from either his mother or father."- Sukka 56b
Dovid Hamelech said, "Hash-m, You know- that even when I was living with complete peace of mind, I didnot forget You." -Tehillim, 139:2
As far as saying Selichos at night there are various Minhagim and everyone should act accordingly. Many POskim say it should be said during the day.
As far as saying Selichos at night there are various Minhagim and everyone should act accordingly. Many POskim say it should be said during the day.
Humility is Hashem gift to person
"Ben Bag Bag says"Learn it and learn it, for everything is in it...
That's the truth, but we need guidance
not to sin is not easy, even if you are trying it could happend, but important is to recognize sinning and to make tshuva on that act
Jews are responsable for one another (Shawuot 39)
A good wife is a handsome gift from Hashem says Ben Shira
Many people claims to be modest and respectfull, but to self oriented. Now is time to do Tshuva
Dear Rabbi,
we are a young cuple and we live in Gibraltar. Many years ago we met durring Your visit, and I have listened your lecture. I have all your books, and my khala love them to. Thank You
P.S.
Any hope You will come again ?
I wish to learn more becouse of words and the warmth you are writing with
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