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Wall Street Idols


Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson

The ancients looked up at the heavens and saw the stars in their constellations. They honored them as stewards of divine energy and life, as the embodiment of all forces of nature and the origin of human passions. They abandoned the Master for the servant, for in truth there is only One and all else is but a tool in His hand.

Modern man looks down to the headlines of the finance page and sees there all the forces that will make or break his career, his retirement plans, his success as a human being. He too is a fool, for in truth there is only One and all else is but a tool in His hand.
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From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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Posted: Apr 25, 2010
maybe
Even on Wall Street, the Master expects us to do our part. For some that means to get rich and be charitable. For those not on Wall Street it is still incumbent upon them to have a healthy financial life. For those who are waiting for gifts from Heaven because they cannot make ends meet, it is not a good idea. One must strive to keep a balance physically and spiritually. The rules are a bit different for Chabad rabbis. I am not in the know as to how they are compensated. What is obvious in my town is that the newer rabbis moving in have it pretty cushy compared to their predecessors. They have two or three children and find that their home is crazy busy, and cut corners on their obligations. Give me a break. They are not lazy. Nonetheless, they are soft and full of excuses. Funny thing, in my teens the hip jargon for fool was calling someone a tool. Live a G-dly life for sure, but you are obligated to keep your eye on the ball.
Posted By Anonymous, wisc

Posted: Apr 25, 2010
there is only One and all else is but a tool in Hi
and the tool is?
Posted By Anonymous, brooklyn

Posted: Apr 25, 2010
Well put...
Well put...
So easy to be a fool these days for the approval of others is easy to obtain.
We hardly remember what a fool is..
This serves to remind us ...
Posted By Mrs. Theresa Anderson

Posted: Apr 25, 2010
wall street idols
an eye opener, much wisdom addressed. your daily dose gives thought and knowledge for the start of my day, sometimes i post them in my facebook to share them with family and friends. thanks!
Posted By alina carr, rossellepark, nj

Posted: Apr 25, 2010
Agree totally!
Agree totally! great explanation in a precise manner!
Posted By Syed Shahid Ali, Karachi, Pakistan



 


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