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Your Innate Holiness \ Secrets of Tomer Devorah
D'var Torah: Each and every day, HaShem, in His unbounded goodness, continuously renews the creation of the universe. The ultimate purpose of creation is man, who is created in the Image of HaShem. Therefore, just as HaShem creates the world anew each day, He continuously renews each soul with its original purity and holiness. Even when we give way to the influence of human nature, HaShem preserves the innate holiness of our souls. When we want to correct our misdeeds, all we need to do is to attach ourselves to our pure essence. HaShem, in His great love and compassion for man, gives us the opportunity every second to return to the root of our soul, which is eternally holy, radiant, and good.
Moral: HaShem continuously grants man the freedom to correct his flaws, by choosing to elevate himself to the eternal radiance of his holy soul.
Application: Envision Avraham Avinu, as small child raised in a society of idol-worshippers. See him recognize the holiness of his soul and the goodness of his heart. Each day he elevates himself a little more by attaching himself to his inner holiness. Ultimately he emerges as a kind and gentle man, a spirtual luminary shining with the wisdom of HaShem. Reflect on the eternal goodness of your soul. Elevate yourself to the inherent holiness of your soul, rectify your flaws, and enlighten the entire world. (Based on Tomer Devorah, Chapter Four, of Rav Moshe Cordovero) We're on a search! Looking for a Shul or community to support the seminal Salant Kollel and Mussar Centre. AdoptAKollel.org makes it easy. Please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller for further information, at salantorg@gmail.com Thank you! |
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