What Makes You Think God Loves You? - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (50)

Rabbi Yaron Reuven discusses the fast of the 17th of Tammuz and its significance for Teshuvah. He emphasizes that fasting alone is not enough; it should be accompanied by genuine repentance and a commitment to change. He then delves into the importance of the Beis HaMikdash and its destruction on Tisha B'Av, explaining why it's crucial to mourn this loss and understand its deeper meaning. The shiur explores the idea of God's love for humanity, particularly for the Jewish people, as exemplified in the creation of man in God's image and the designation of the Jewish people as God's chosen children. The shiur highlights the importance of free will and its connection to the concept of God's image. Rabbi Reuven also discusses the seven Noahide laws and their significance, including the importance of refraining from wasting seed. He concludes by stressing the importance of conversion, emphasizing that it should be a heartfelt decision based on a genuine desire to embrace Judaism, rather than a mere formality. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-fAdFBv83gUzBgKm3PAyw/join BUILD WITH US (Who Is BeEzrat HaShem Inc) http://www.BHYESHIVA.com BeEzrat HaShem YESHIVA & BEIT MUSSAR BUILDING BUILD A JEWISH COMMUNITY THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Being uncomfortable. The point of fasting 17:12 Do you care that the Temple was destroyed? Why did Jews worship idols in ancient times? 32:08 G-d is very strict about sex crimes and immodesty 43:08 Chapter 3 Mishnah 18. How do you know G-d loves you? Part 1 55:05 Is this your purpose? 1:06:41 How do you know G-d loves you? Part 2. The process of conversion 1:27:44 Although you, as a Jew, are loved more, you have more responsibility 1:31:26 Rebuke hurts but it is important. G-d rebukes you because He loves you 1:44:19 G-d’s love for a righteous Jew. Use the Torah: learn and apply it 1:51:01 Do all Jews go to heaven? 1:57:33 Marrying a non-jew should not be treated lightly 2:09:03 People who don’t listen to the Torah 2:17:09 A bad mentality that some rabbis have #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #immodesty #rebuke #nonjews #sexcrime 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:16 Fasting & Discomfort in Modernity 00:02:28 Convenience-Driven Business 00:05:14 The Problem with Easy Living 00:08:46 Point of Fasting: Teshuva 00:10:36 Prophet Joel vs Prophet Daniel 00:13:37 Teshuva and Tisha B'Av 00:16:07 Tisha B'Av: Mourning the Beit HaMikdash 00:18:53 God's Involvement in Everything 00:21:08 Meaning of Suffering 00:24:23 Beit HaMikdash: Seeing Miracles 00:25:22 Idolatry: Then and Now 00:28:56 The Beit Hamikdash was a Teshuva Station 00:30:53 Opportunity for Teshuva and Encouragement 00:32:12 Parashat Pinchas: Balak's Plan 00:35:38 Punishment for Immodesty 00:37:38 Pinchas's Zealous Act 00:38:39 Pinchas's Complaint Against God 00:42:26 Protecting God and People's Honor 00:43:26 Rabbi Akiva on God's Love 00:46:10 Believing in God Through Actions 00:47:09 Salvation 00:48:31 You Need to Help Hashem 00:52:09 Human Being is Already Good 00:54:04 Present You Can Give 00:56:48 If It Doesn't Outlive You 00:58:48 Purpose of Spouse 01:02:31 No Time for Miracles 01:03:55 At Least You Are Already Amazing 01:07:34 Do the Rules and You Are Okay 01:08:29 Waste of Seed and Murder 01:11:40 Three Worst Sins 01:13:10 Convertion Shows Good News 01:17:01 Fake Converts and a Takano 01:19:21 Conversion is Not Time Dependent 01:20:52 Anger, System, The Dues 01:22:55 Just So Today You Could Say 01:24:23 Halacha vs. Reality 01:25:30 Worth It 01:26:59 It Costs You To Convert, So What 01:28:26 Teshuva Is Available 01:29:55 That's Where You Being My Child Comes In 01:31:22 What Makes You Special? 01:33:11 Going in the Right Direction 01:34:40 Not The Garbage 01:36:10 It's For You, But Hurts 01:37:39 Staying Civilized 01:39:37 Being in The Electric Socket 01:41:33 Destroying Judaism 01:43:06 Had to Kill Them 01:44:55 Even Greater Love 01:46:46 You Are a Kosher Person 01:48:56 Instruction Set 01:50:42 Tool to Show US Love 01:52:38 Take Pride 01:54:27 You Make Me Proud 01:56:48 A Little House is Okay 01:58:42 Not to be a Chuppah 01:59:39 Educate, Consequences 02:01:30 Two Types Of People 02:03:19 Conditions To It 02:04:14 If These Things Cannot 02:06:00 Earth and the Five Book of Moses 02:06:54 That's A Responsible God 02:08:40 You Have to Send Them 02:09:36 You Need To Be Mentally Insane 02:11:49 So So Much That People Do 02:13:05 Doesn't Know About Punishment 02:14:28 Doesn't Want To Learn 02:15:48 Worse Then Everything 02:17:15 Extremely Deficient 02:18:04 Mentality Infestation 02:18:51 You Can't Handle 02:20:15 All About The Truth 02:21:35 If You Make a Mistake 02:22:15 According To Halacha 02:23:43 Tell The Basics 02:24:33 A Commodity You Have 02:25:54 All These Things Is One 02:27:10 Its The Elohei 02:30:22 Cares About His Pocket 02:32:14 If We didn't Have Abortion 02:33:20 You Stop and You Let It Go 02:34:37 To The End Of Time 02:36:01 The Mentalitiy of All Time 02:38:21 Did I Achieve