[20] Orchos Tzaddikim - Gate of Haughtiness #Torah

The Yetzer haRa often uses a subtle trick to lead us astray: it convinces us that sharing our good deeds with others is simply a way to inspire them to emulate our positive actions. While we are indeed commanded to encourage others in Torah and mitzvah observance, we must carefully examine our own hearts. Is our desire to be public about our achievements truly for the sake of Hashem, or is it a hidden trap of pride? In this insightful lesson, Rabbi discusses the dangers of seeking honor and explains how the Yetzer haRa uses our own rationalizations against us. Using wisdom from Mesillas Yesharim and the Gemara, we learn that true greatness lies in humility. A person who excels in Torah study should not feel a sense of haughtiness; rather, one should view their accomplishments as the natural fulfillment of their purpose, much like a bird naturally knows how to fly. When we perform a mitzvah for the sake of Hashem alone, we do not need to advertise our deeds to gain respect. Hashem orchestrates circumstances so that our words of guidance will be accepted by others when the time is right, regardless of our own calculated efforts to appear impressive. Discover how to navigate these spiritual challenges and keep your service to Hashem pure and focused. — How can a person avoid the trap of pride when doing a mitzvah? What is the proper way to inspire others to perform good deeds? How does the Yetzer haRa use logic to encourage vanity? Why should a Torah scholar not feel haughty about his achievements? How can we ensure our rebuke is accepted by others? What does it mean that serving Hashem is natural for a person? How does Mesillas Yesharim address the desire for honor? When is it appropriate to share our good deeds with others? - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem