December 2011

Until Death is Near

Neither to son, wife, brother nor friend gives power over yourself during your life. Do not give your property to another in case you regret it and have to beg them to return it.
As long as you live and there is breath in you, do not give power over yourself to anyone. It is preferable […]

Holier Than Another

Why is one day holier than another, when the light of the sun shines on every day of the year? By the Lord’s decision they were made different; He arranged the season and feasts.
Some of these He chose to make holy, others He made ordinary days. All human beings come from clay just as Adam […]

Faith in the Law

Evil will not go to meet the one who fears the Lord; if he is in danger he will be rescued.
The wise man never departs from the Law; he who only pretends to keep it is like a storm-tossed boat.
An intelligent man has faith in the Law, which for him is as trustworthy as an […]

A Person of Judgment

Whoever fears the Lord will accept His correction, and those who rise at dawn will win His favor.
The man who follows the Law will be nourished by it, but the hypocrite will find it a stumbling block.
Those who fear the Lord will please Him and their good deeds will shine as light.
The sinner refuses correction […]

Avoiding Harm

Never act without first reflecting, and you will have no regrets.Do not go along a rough road lest you stumble on stones. And do not be too sure of your step on a smooth path. Beware even of your own children.
Be careful in whatever you do. In so doing you keep the commandments.
Those who trust […]