If it is not evil, we must use it for good.
If it can be raised higher, we cannot leave it in the dirt.
For everything He made, He made for His glory.
From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; rendered by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. Click here to order the Daily Dose and more in Tzvi's new book, Wisdom to Heal the Earth.
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Adele Mischel
November 18, 2018
Yes, so true....
Your book, That I just received, is awesome....thanks for writing this important work. We do need “Wisdom” to comprehend the complexities of our world and our responsibilities of making a our world of Tikun Olam.
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Jamie L Adair
Manhattan Beach
August 12, 2018
For some reason, medical science says that I shouldn't eat grapefruit since it badly reacts with the medications that I take. So, I use facewash that has grapefruit in it to prove this point. I don't want those who sell grapefruit to go broke because certain medications interact with the fruit. Just because something is forbidden to ingest doesn't mean that it's evil in all contexts. Reply
Yosef
June 26, 2016
Applies to the Cannabis plant! Hashem created all seed-bearing plants for the benefits of humans. How many people have suffered pain, seizures, the ravages of cancer and its therapy, insomnia, diabetes, glaucoma, neuropathic conditions, prison, neurodegenerative disease, anxiety, PTSD etc. because government ignores the above teaching? Reply
Lamont Myers
Hallendale Fl.
March 21, 2016
All together Purpose of all is for good. Somethings may not appear to perform its purpose, it is Hashem that allows it to go unfosted to give us an oppertunity to persuade the good from it. As long as we are seeking Hashem's face, we will approach the moment with the intent for good. There is no substitute for love. Reply
Chanoch Brown
Miami Beach
March 20, 2016
Use for his glory
Thank you for this profound thought.
Who is truly able to say that something is evil? I might be a part of a plan for eventual good. So, always try to raise every thought or action or situation higher. The goodness (godliness) in or reaction and resulting action helps fix the world.
Blessings to you and your family. Shalom
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Michelle
UK
September 10, 2012
wow this is awesome! G-d bless you and thanks! Reply
What a strange bunch of postings.
Come Messiah please come soon!