Emuna Daily

More than all fasts and afflictions, nothing purifies as much as studying Torah

~ R’ Yissachar Dov of Belz zt’l

There is no reason to be jealous of others. As one tzaddik said, “If I don’t have something, that means I don’t need it. Because if I needed it, I would have it.”

In regards to spirituality too, remember that Hashem wants a different service from each person. Each individual creates a unique nachas ruach for Hashem. So why be jealous of others? They aren’t doing what you can do.

~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita

Faith in my Creator – that is my treasure!  Faith is a treasure that allows one to be satisfied with his lot.

~ The Steipler Gaon

Sometimes a person might establish a specific amount of money that he gives to charity, and even as his wealth increases, the amount he gives remains the same. But the Torah says, “the poor person with you”- telling us that as we become enriched, the poor should be enriched with us. ~ R’ Shmelke of Nikolsburg zt”l

One can determine the importance of a mitzvah based on how much opposition he experiences.  Because when a mitzvah is very important, the yetzer hara will try harder to prevent you from performing it.

~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita

When your property or possessions sustain some damage or loss, work on yourself to accept the Almighty’s judgment with love.  Realize you were born without any belongings and you will eventually leave the world without belongings. You need not identify with your possessions since they are not an integral part of you.

~ Raishis Chochmah – Shar Haanovah

Instead of complaining about someone’s behavior towards you, it is more constructive to work on your behavior towards him. Even if you have to force yourself, act with kindness and love towards all your relatives and acquaintances. Do it consistently and you will see major improvements in other people’s behavior towards you. ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin

One should rejoice immensely and consider every deed of avodas Hashem very precious. He should decide in his heart that he won’t sell it for all the money in the world. Even if it was only for a moment, one word, thought, or deed will never become lost, and it counts a lot for him and perhaps for all Yisrael.

Can there be a greater joy than carrying out the purpose of his creation? He should do whatever he can and seek to do more and more – small deeds and great ones. As the saying goes, “whatever one grabs at a market sale, it’s worthwhile.” ~ The Beis Aharon zt’l

Everyone in the world, from the most successful to the least, needs encouragement. Make it your career to give others encouragement. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

The Chofetz Chaim zt’l told over a mashal of a simple farmer who saved the king’s life. To reward him, the king granted the farmer permission to enter his treasury for one hour and take whatever he desires.

As the day of the reward got closer, the king began worrying that the farmer will grab too much. The king made some inquiries and found out which foods the farmer liked and the type of music he enjoyed listening to. The king then set up a food stand near the treasury entrance, with a beautiful and lavish display of the farmer’s favorite foods. A band was also there, playing the farmer’s favorite music.

The farmer couldn’t resist partaking in the food, and he also spent some time watching the band play his favorite music. By the time he was ready to enter the treasury, he shouted in agony, “Only a few minutes left!” The hour almost passed, and he hadn’t yet started collecting his reward.

The nimshal is that people become occupied in their pursuit of material pleasures, and they forget to take advantage of Torah and mitzvos, which will grant them endless reward. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita