The Children of Avraham
Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaacov attained special favor in HaShem's eyes. In fact, He loved them so much, that He made an oath with them that He would always show mercy to all of their of their descendants, even if they were unworthy.
Lesson: HaShem has prepared storehouses of grace for those people who are spiritually lacking. On the merit of our holy ancestors, HaShem guides all of us until we discover the light of our souls and walk on the path of goodness.
App: Emulate HaShem and if you meet someone who is not spiritually wholesome treat him kindly and remind yourself, "He is the descendant of Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaacov." Overlook his flaws and make every effort to help him improve himself.
(Based on Tomer Devorah of Rav Moshe Cordevaro, Chapter One)
L'iluye Nishamos Rav Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Dedicated to Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Etta for Refuah Sheleimah
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