Unnecessary Evil

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

There are times when a stern word is necessary, when a child needs a firm reminder, when social justice demands harsh measures.

Of their own, these acts are unwholesome -- only their context redeems them. Think of them as toxic medicines, to be administered with great care. Because once they are no longer necessary or replaceable by healthier means, they are no longer medicine, but poison.

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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: July 6, 2009

Your words for today July 6th, 2009...

I just want to say that your words are so wonderfully placed together and today's words REALLY impacted me and I'm sure others. Baruch Hashem and Baruch Tzvi Freeman...

Posted By Anonymous, yacolt, wa

Posted: July 6, 2009

I believe this to be 100% true. However, when expanding this idea to the realm of how one may feel that G-d at times also deals with us in such a matter, how does one cope with all the "stern words" that feel as if they have now become one of poison and rejection?

Posted By Anonymous, North hollywood, Ca

Posted: July 6, 2009

Necessary sin

There are necessary sin and unnecessary, Father Abraham lied that his wife was his sister it was necessary. David also tricked the Philistines and pretended to be crazy, that too was a necessary sin. You should read between the line before you engage.

Posted By prophet-key, Tanger, maroc

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