| A Lesson in Faith From a Pagan \ Trust and Tranquility
D'var Torah: An observant Jew traveled to a distant land to seek his livelihood. Upon his arrival at this primitive place, he met a pagan and rebuked him, "You are foolish for worshipping the stars!" "And what do you worship?" asked the pagan. "I serve the almighty Creator of heaven and earth, the Eternal Master of the universe, Who sustains all of His creations," answered the man. "Your actions contradict your words. If your convictions were true, your G-d would provide for you in your city, just as He provides for you here." The Jewish man conceded to the true logic of the pagan. Since he was a man of great faith he returned to the city of his origin. He lived there modestly, and never left the city to seek his livelihood.
Moral: HaShem is the all-powerful Creator, Who loves, protects, and supports all of His creations. Bring your actions and thoughts in harmony with your trust in HaShem. Reason dictates that the more we trust in HaShem, the less we rely on our own efforts and actions. So too, the more we trust in HaShem, the greater tranquility and happiness we will attain.
Application: 1. Strengthen your trust in HaShem. 2. Observe your actions and thoughts. 3. Evaluate whether or not your actions and thoughts are consistent with your trust in HaShem. 4. Bring your actions and thoughts in agreement with your solid trust in HaShem, the Source of all Good. (Based on Chovos HaLevavot, Sha'ar Bitachon)
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