Journal Mitzvah

Journal Mitzvah

Monday, May 19, 2014

Can the intellect alone drive us towards Hashem?





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A quotation-a-day by Rabbi Avigdor Miller

An intellectual understanding is not enough by itself. If a person has a good understanding but is weak-willed, then he won’t hold fast to his principles.

It is necessary to have both a good mind and a resolute nature, so that once he sees the truth he won’t let go of it. He is now capable of beginning his journey to becoming closer to Hashem. — Ohr Avigdor Shaar Avodas Elokim



With permission of Simchas Hachaim Publishing.
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