| King Solomon's Rules of Friendship \ Proverbs D'var Torah: "One who hides the flaws of his friend is a person who seeks love; one who speaks disparagingly of his friend breaches the relationship"(Mishlei 17:9). A good friend is worth more than his weight in gold. There is nothing as important as the companionship, assistance, and joy of a trustworthy friend. Nevertheless, even the most special relationships encounter challenges and trials. What should we do when "trouble brews"? King Solomon gives us the answer: "One who hides the flaws of his friend is a person who seeks love." Meaning, it is always worth it to overlook the flaw of your friend, to preserve your precious friendship. Moral Lesson: A person who values the supreme significance of love, has the wisdom to overlook the flaws of his friend. Application: Reflect and internalize the verse: "One who hides the flaws of his friend is a person who seeks love; one who speaks disparagingly of his friend breaches the relationship." Contemplate on your friends and loved ones, and think about how much they enrich your life. Awaken your love for them a little more each day. Make a commitment to yourself to let the beauty of love and friendship give you the strength to always see your friends in a positive light. (Based on the commentary of Rabenu Yonah) |
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