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

In general, humility is a good trait. You’re better off concealing your good deeds in the shadows than putting them out for show in the limelight.

But when you come to the defense of truth and justice, then is a time to stand up and make yourself heard loud and clear.

As for your humility—there are moments when even that must be concealed.

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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: Nov 25, 2011
I've Got the world by a string
Remember this song? It's very old and although it is not Biblical it stands a chance of coming true though a form of Humility.."When you come to the defeinse of truth and justice, then it is time to stand up and make yourself heard loud and clear" This is what makes yourself-ourselves tick-lots of things can mean something but not like standing up for truth and justice and I say this even though I have tried to do this all my life and I don't look so hot and great and I don't really have the the world by a string-I don't really really know what Humility is but it seems to help with standing up for truth and justice-Thank you for writing this
Posted By Judith Witten, Brockton, USA

Posted: Nov 24, 2011
Very Balanced!!!
Dear Honourable Rabbi Freeman:

in re: "But when you come to the defense of truth and justice, then is a time to stand up and make yourself heard loud and clear."

That is an extremely appropriate and balanced view of the place humility as personal virtue inhabits.

The defense of Truth and Justice is one of those issues where humility is concealed and raw intelligence, determination, passion, relentless adherence to the pursuit of both issues prevail; with all innate skills and talents one has.

I have read - fear only G-d, and not powerful individuals, in the Tanakh, so this is a necessity when expressing the values of truth, and Justice

Bravo, another fabulous insight into a well balanced personality, like no other.

a devoted follower
Posted By Anonymous, Toronto

Posted: Nov 24, 2011
A time to shine and a time to be humble.
Brilliant! There is concept I once heard from Rabbi Lazer Kelleman that even Hashem concealed his greatness in the giving of the second set of Luchot. The first ones were given with great pomp and glory and they did not last. The second set were given in a more "quiet" manner and those stood the test of time. Even for the Ribono Shel Olam there are moments He shines His light and there are moments when He conceals His light and is more "tsniusdik" so to speak.
Posted By Chaim Bensimon, Toronto, Canada

Posted: Nov 24, 2011
Professional Networking?
R'Freeman, what are your thoughts on the intersection of this "Daily Dose" and professional networking sites like LinkedIn? Is having an online CV haughty? Should we not be sharing our knowledge and successes with others which may bring about parnassah?
Posted By Avi, TEANECK, NJ

Posted: Nov 23, 2011
How Relevant!
Once again, the "Daily Dose" has proven to be the perfect "medicine"! It made me think of all the people around the country who are standing up for the rights of the many.

On the other hand, I don't have the "stamina", due to serious arthritis and back problems, otherwise I'd be down there with "Occupy LA". Instead, I give my verbal support whenever I can.

This posting just hit me like a glass of ice water thrown in my face! Why am I not out standing up for what's right, and for the possible survival of the democracy I grew up learning about and loving? What can I do? What does one do when they get so many letters and emails soliciting for causes I so vehemently believe in, yet can't afford to donate even $5.00? If any of you out there who also read and comment on the "Daily Dose" have any ideas, please let me know! I do blog to try and get my "support" out there, and perhaps to nudge even one person to go out and get involved in situations where I am not capable...
Posted By Susie Kahn Parker, Northridge, CA

Posted: Nov 23, 2011
Sigh
What a coincidence this for me today. It is a paradox, sometimes humility can be enabled, based on, confusion. We don't like confusion and try never to embrace it. So we sort through it and we will get burned. It is tough. Can't be fully sorted though without remembering: there is no tribulation without transgression.
Posted By Kyle, Austin, TX

Posted: Nov 23, 2011
WHY?
why would you conceal your humility as G-d is pointing out to you how much of an idiot you really are? this makes no sense. one should be thankful that he shows us our faults and learn from them and pray for knowledge and wisdom to avoid any other humiliation from whatever stupid actions you did. how else can one learn the truth?
Posted By john smith, fort lauderdale, fl

Posted: Dec 14, 2008
Posted By Anonymous
There is a need to accept what others believe without being involved in their actions,

huh? so many believe it is their Right to burden others and reap rewards which they call their blessings, many believe it their Right to charge people for help they need or show them the door, those that object are told get a life, manybe more people shoud walk within the pages of the tora before they advocate Tolerance of unjust oppression.
Posted By Anonymous, hades, where else

Posted: Dec 14, 2008
Putting Modesty Aside
Modesty is as much a matter of truth and belief as honesty, integrity, it is not so much a trait as intellectual skills, or physical traits of prowess. Modesty is a profession of belief as much as telling the truth is. Never should you put modesty aside even for a moment.
Now there are different beliefs of what is modest. It is needed to understand cultures. There is a need to accept what others believe without being involved in their actions.
Posted By Anonymous



 


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