D'var Torah: King Solomon reveals a very important life lesson. A person who pursues and initiates acts of goodness towards HaShem’s creations, seeks to fulfil the Divine will. On the merit of his kindness, he will receive many abundant goodly blessings from HaShem. In contrast, one who seeks to harm others, will be the recipient of the very evil that he devised. We are inspired by knowing that one who follows the pursuit of goodness is assured to find favour and many wonderful blessings.
Moral: HaShem observes the thoughts and actions of man, and repays us according to our chosen paths.
Application: Review the verse:
״שוחר טוב יבקש רצון ודורש רעה תבואנו״
(1) “A person who pursues goodness seeks the Divine will, and the one who pursues bad, it will fall on him.”
(2) Take a few moments a consider one good deed you can do today.
(3) Plan the best way to initiate your good deed.
(4) Put your intention into action.
(5) Trust that HaShem will bless you with new dimensions of goodness.
(6) Adopt this technique of goodness as a daily practice.
(Based on the commentary of the Vilna Gaon)
