In Memory of Israel's Fallen Soldier Daniel Marash
The Secret of Enduring Friendship
"Rabbi Eliezer says: 'Let the honor of your friend be as dear to you as your own.'" [Avos 2:10]
A generous and unending supply of patience is the required criterion to sufficiently honor your friend. If you lack patience and are short-tempered with your friend, it is impossible that he will not feel slighted.
Lesson: Anger is a breach of honor, while patience enhances honor.
App: Resolve to preserve the honor of your friend by always showing patience.
[Based on the commentary of the Bartenura to Pirkei Avos] |