Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

What happens to your spiritual elevation when your good deeds are driven by the desire for honor and recognition? Join us as we explore the sixth misguided love and its insidious impact on our intentions behind performing mitzvot, whether it's giving charity or learning Torah. We uncover how this pursuit for honor can diminish the true value of our actions, leading even the most pious individuals astray. Learn why it is crucial to align our deeds with genuine intentions, as the quest for honor can ultimately bring us down instead of raising us up.

In the second part of our discussion, we tackle the most perilous misguided love: the love for pleasures. From overindulgence in food and drink to the lure of materialistic desires, we examine how these temptations can cause us to forget our Creator and lead us into rebellion against God. Drawing insights from Deuteronomy and the wisdom of King Solomon, we highlight the necessity of wisdom and strength to navigate these traps. This episode is a call to channel our desires in ways that align with divine principles, promoting a life of vigilance and spiritual dedication. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on overcoming these challenges and leading a purpose-driven life.
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This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.
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We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)

Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on June 6, 2024.
Released as Podcast on July 8, 2024
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Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes
Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes
Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes
Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes
Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes
Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes
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