Why Does G-d Test Us?

Overcoming Challenge

By Chay Amar

Topics: Nisayon, Netilat Yadayim, Sechel & Middot

How to exercise "mind over matter" in facing life's challenges. Also, the ritual hand washing is used as a model for striking balance between intellect and emotion.

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Rabbi Chay Amar, an internationally renowned and much sought after speaker, is the spiritual leader of Chabad of Golden Beach, FL. and is considered an expert on relationships, shidduchim, and the challenges of Jewish youth.

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Posted: July 12, 2011

Why does G-d test?

I have been challenged and or tested every day of my life. Sometimes, I win. Sometimes I lose. But I learn along the way.

Thank you Rabbi Amar, because one of the greatest challenges I had to date, was, to let go of children who were caustic to me, but I learned to go onto other challenges and make a difference in the lives of others. I did some of my best criminal work then, for the glory of Hashem, and His great credit, while negating myself of award or reward. I could not have done this if living under the caustic actions of my children which were unwarranted. I separated from them without drama, without cruel words to top their cruelty and without hatred against them.

I simply let go and went onto accomplish greatness in my own right and for the right reasons. Going out of myself to help others is one of the greatest mitzvah's I could do, with empathy and love for others in His Holy Name. I am in it for the chochma from the Great One - best gift I could receive!

Posted By Anonymous

Posted: July 1, 2011

Thank you so much

I have been tested alot lately, and this has helped me to pick up my head and hold it high.

Posted By Mr. John Hiers

Posted: June 30, 2011