Emuna Daily

In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence, the second listening, the third remembering, the fourth practicing, and the fifth teaching others. ~ R’ Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (1021-1058)

All the wealth in the world doesn’t compare to a moment when a Yid has yishuv hadaas (serenity and peace of mind). ~ R’ Moshe of Korbin zt”l

Sighing over a transgression decreases part of the severity of the offense. ~ Lev Eliyahu (vol. 1, p 121)

The Chasam Sofer teaches: When a person thinks about Hashem, Hashem will think about him.

As it states (Mishlei 3:6), בְּכָל־דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ  with everything you do, remember Hashem. And if you will do so וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ, He will give you success in all your ways. For if you think about Hashem, Hashem is thinking about you, to help you. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita

Whoever enjoys Shabbos, his heart’s desires will be fulfilled. ~Shabbos 118

I wish you all a very enjoyable Shabbos, this week and every week!

When one forgives others, all of his sins are atoned for. ~ Miseches Rosh Hashana 17

Really think about that.

Torah is understood solely by those who don’t become angry, and also I only come to the people who don’t become angry. ~ Eliyahu HaNavi quoted in Misechta Kalah Rabsa 4:31

A person’s true character is ascertained by three parameters: his cup (i.e., his behavior when he drinks), his pocket (i.e., his financial dealings), and his anger. ~ Miseches Eruvin 65b

Live in such a way that those who know you but don’t know God will come to know God because they know you. ~ unknown

There are two main traits which prevent a person from serving the Almighty: anger and giving in to desires.

In the case of anger, the goal needs to be to totally conquer it.

But with desires, it is necessary to eat to have the energy to serve the Almighty and for the upkeep of one’s body. Therefore, while it is necessary to break one’s desires, you always need to keep part of those desires.

This is more difficult to master than a trait that must be overcome completely.  ~ Vilna Gaon