| Before Moshe Rabbeinu left this world, he lovingly composed a sacred legacy—words of deep wisdom, heartfelt guidance, and powerful inspiration. His goal was to equip Klal Yisrael with the spiritual tools necessary to remain faithful to the Torah for all generations. These timeless teachings form the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), a sefer unlike the previous four: it is not merely a recounting of mitzvot, but a profound address of ethical instruction, national identity, and enduring faith.
According to the Seforno, Moshe Rabbeinu saw clearly that the key to Israel’s spiritual survival was not just in the transmission of halachah, but in cultivating the heart. He understood that Mussar—ethical and spiritual refinement—was essential to ensure that Torah observance would be internalized and lived sincerely. Devarim is, in essence, the Torah’s first Sefer Mussar, delivered by the greatest of all Prophets, on the threshold of eternity.
So powerful was Sefer Devarim that Yehoshua bin Nun, Moshe’s faithful student and successor, carried it with him constantly and studied it every single day. It became his guide, his companion, and his source of courage as he led the people into the Land of Israel.
The book of Devarim is not only a record of Moshe Rabbeinu’s final words—it is the Torah’s foundational work of Mussar. Through it, Moshe teaches us that without daily ethical reflection, even those devoted to mitzvot may lose direction. True Torah life requires not only knowledge but character—refined through consistent inner work.
🟦 Today: Devote time each day to the study of Mussar. Whether it’s a pasuk from Devarim, a teaching from Mesilat Yesharim, or a reflection from Orchos Tzaddikim—this daily practice will anchor you in wisdom, holiness, and truth. By doing so, you connect yourself to the spiritual lifeline that Moshe Rabbeinu prepared for all of us—a path that uplifts both heart and soul, generation after generation. (Based on the commentary of the Seforno to Sefer Devarim)
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