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In His Presence


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

What is it that brings a thinking being to abandon the Master for the servant, to serve a single star rather than He who sprinkles out galaxies as dust from His left hand, to follow the commands on his computer screen above the wishes of He who alone is real and true?

It is because in worship of all His toys and devices I may delude myself that I too am something great, and perhaps all these are made for my glory. In the presence of the Master of all that could ever be there is no room for any other being.

That is a Jew: One who sacrifices his right to be so he may stand in the presence of the Infinite.

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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: May 3, 2010
So True
It seems that if you recognize the ego is being used and separate yourself from it while noticing its emotions, you should be able to keep your spirit innocent.....
Posted By Eve, Brooklyn, NY

Posted: May 2, 2010
nullification and greatness
This lesson is really complicated. Of course it doesn't make any sense to worship Creation instead of the Creator, but as human beings, we can only share brief moments of infinity. That state of existence can only be maintained by the greatest of Tzaddikim. Therefore, we cannot nullify ourselves either, and does G-d really want that? Aren't we created to be partners with G-d to elevate the lowest world? And aren't human beings something great when we are fulfilling G-d's mandates?
Posted By Rebekah, Hollywood, Florida, USA

Posted: Apr 26, 2010
To be a higher thinker is the key.
Being a small thinker, or thinking too narrow without looking beyond our normal scope of sight is the culprit it seems. I love when I look at the scope of the universe and all its happenings with a broad awareness. Have more awareness beyond myself and respond accordingly always with love and compassion.
Posted By Evelyn Roberts

Posted: Apr 26, 2010
The Master
Thank you Tzvi

I really needed this. Life doesn't always go like a white picket fence. At those times it seems easier to want to escape from the uncomfortableness and even anguish by playing with the 'toys' and then getting side tracked and addicted to the toys. All is for G-d's glory. Oh G-d let my every situation bring You glory. I am sorry that I forget.
Posted By Hadaha, fairbanks, AK

Posted: Apr 26, 2010
Greatness of G-d!
G-d is great. Thanks for sharing this point!
Posted By Syed Shahid Ali, Karachi, Pakistan

Posted: Apr 26, 2010
There is some tension between the need for self-nullification before G-D and the need to actively partner with G-d for Tikun Olam. One needs some energy and ego for the leadership and activism of doing Tikun. Sometimes this can lead to hubris as was the case in the sons of Aharon in lighting incense they were not commanded to light. Nevertheless they achieved much up until that moment due to their activism in their service. The goal is to find a balance between self-nullification and activism - not an easy task.
Posted By EZRA HOUSE, NEW YORK, NY



 


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