A dose of reality

Hi,

"Do not perform an act which people will mock; it is their way to conceal the good and to reveal the bad."

(Rosh, Orchot Chaim 55)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Miserliness leads to idolatry and denial of Gd

Hi,

“Do not make gold the source of your foolishness, for this is the genesis of idolatry. Spread your money around, for this is Gd’s Will. It is within His capacity to fill your lacking and to provide food for your household.”

(Orchot Chaim of the Rosh, #29)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Anger and Humility

Hi,


"Do not maintain your anger at another person, even for a day. Humble yourself before him, to be the first to request forgiveness."

(Orchot Chaim of the Rosh, #62)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Treatment of strangers

Hi,

"Do not let your face be angry toward passersby; receive them with a shining face. Do not forget to give them their travel needs, to escort them and to speak words of comfort to them [for their difficulties in travel]."

(Orchot Chaim, Rabbeinu Asher, #57-58)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Honor

Hi,

"Do not pursue honor, and do not ascend a platform which is not appropriate for you."

(Orchot Chaim, Rabbeinu Asher (Rosh), #88)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Cleanliness for Prayer

Hello,

A sign of the respect needed for prayer:

"Do not pray without clean hands and without [physical] purity, for your prayer will otherwise not be heard."

(Orchot Chaim of the Rosh (Rabbeinu Asher), #71)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Do not delay!

Hi,

"Do not be weak about performing a mitzvah which comes to hand; do it for the sake of Heaven, without delay."

(Orchot Chaim, Rabbeinu Asher, #53)

Have a great day,
Mordechai