Is it wrong to seek Hashem’s reward?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Emuna Daily

People are misled by the Mishnah that says, “Don’t be like servants who serve their master for the sake of receiving a reward” (Pirkei Avos). That really means the reward should not be the only motivation.  Certainly a person should hope for a reward. When he puts a mezuzah on his door he should desire a reward for it. When he says Krias Shema or Shemoneh Esrei, he should desire a reward for his actions. ~ R’ Avigdor MillerZt”l

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Shalom Bayis Tip

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Emuna Daily

It is wise to keep focusing on the virtues of the person to whom you are married.  This simple idea can easily save people much heartache and strife in their marriage.  When you see the good in someone, it is much easier to tolerate the traits you find negative.  ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin

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We are One

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The souls are all one. Only the bodies divide us. Therefore, one who places the body before the spirit can never experience true love or friendship. ~ The Alter Rebbe

 

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The Only Way

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Complete happiness will not come to one’s soul through gratifying physical desires.  The only way to achieve perfect happiness is to find spiritual fulfillment which leads to being satisfied with one’s material situation. ~ Mussar Hatorah

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Tried and Proven

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Emuna Daily

It has been tried and proven that if a person applies himself to shemiras halashon, the more he grows accustomed to it, the easier it becomes. He will begin to notice the improper words that leave his mouth, whereas he had previously taken no notice, due to his habit of speaking as he pleased. After breaking the habit of lashon hara, with the just a slight effort, he can refrain from speaking forbidden words. ~ Chofetz Chaim zt”l

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The Chazon Ish’s Yetzer Hara

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Do you want to know what my main battle with the Yetzer Hara is?  When i finish learning a sugya, with all the relevant Gemaros, mefarshim, and halachic rulings, I feel an extreme “laziness” not to channel all my thoughts one more time to write it down in a clear and concise report.  This “laziness” is my Yetzer Hara! ~ The Chazon Ish zt”l as quoted in Torah Tavlin

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Shabbos Lights

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Shabbos does not really need our lights; Shabbos itself as a source of radiance, and with the arrival of Shabbos every Jewish home is lit up with this splendor of Shabbos. Then why do we Kindle Shabbos lights? The Sages tell us that every awakening above must be preceded by an awakening below. Hashem’s blessing descends only if we take the first step. By kindling the Shabbos lights, we awaken Hashem’s favor, and He will bestow His Divine Light on Us. ~ Oheiv Yisrael

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More to Gain

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When feeling joy, you will be able to gain more from one hour of Torah study than from many hours of studying when sad. ~ R’ Chaim of Volozhin zt”l

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Watchfulness

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Emuna Daily
The following quote is from Mesilas Yesharim, more specifically, the chapter concerning the Divisions of Zehirus (Watchfulness). It is said that the Vilna Gaon would never leave his house before going over this chapter 12 times.
“A man should observe all of his actions and watch over all of his ways so as not to leave himself with a bad habit or a bad trait, let alone a sin or a crime. I see a need for a person to carefully examine his ways and to weigh them daily in the manner of the great merchants who constantly evaluate all of their undertakings so that they do not miscarry. He should set aside definite times and hours for this weighing so that it is not a fortuitous matter, but one which is conducted with the greatest regularity; for yields rich returns.” ~ Ramchal
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Reach for the Stars

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you reach for the stars, you might not catch any, but at least you won’t get your hands stuck in the mud. ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin

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