SF - #The Path of Honor

The journey is beautiful

“Rabbi [Yehudah HaNasi] said: What is the straight path that a person should choose for himself? That which is honorable to him and brings him honor from others.” —Pirkei Avos 2:1 A truly upright path in life is one that brings you inner dignity and also earns the respect of those around you. It is not enough for a person to feel good about their actions privately; their behavior should also reflect integrity, refinement, and honor in the eyes of others. This dual standard — personal dignity and public respect — ensures that our conduct is both sincere and exemplary. According to Rashi, the verse teaches that a proper life path is one that brings spiritual and moral satisfaction to the person, while also evoking admiration from people of wisdom and understanding. Such a balance ensures that we are aligned with truth and not led astray by self-deception or the desire for popularity alone. Today: Before you act, speak, or decide — pause and ask yourself two questions: Will this bring me inner dignity and align with who I strive to be? Would people of integrity view this choice with respect? If the answer to both is yes, you are likely on a straight and noble path. Donate May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing. R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara Meira Leah bas Michael Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen Devorah bas Moshe HaRav HaGaon Rebe Yisrael ben HaRav HaGaon Zev Wolf HaRav HaGaon Rebe Moshe ben HaRav HaGaon Yacov Moshe Fisher HaRav HaGaon Daniel Zvi ben Avraham Chanuch HaRav HaGaon BZF HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Zivia bas Raizel Tzvi ben Chana Avner Shimon ben Argamon Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Nuna bas Nuna Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora Shmuel Ben Navat Chanah Tauba bat Tzilah. Daniella bat Sarah Rise bat Faiga salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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