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"Let my soul bless God"

By skfarblum, November 4, 2008

Psalm 103: Reaching Inwards to God

"[A psalm] of David. Let my soul bless God, and let all that is within me [bless] His holy Name." [Ps. 103:1]

The psalm concludes with the same theme, "Let my soul bless God" [v.22]. The soul clearly has a special connection to God. But are our internal organs - "all that is within me" - also capable of singing God's praises?

Human versus Divine Creative Acts

According to the Talmud [Berachot 10a], David composed this verse after reflecting on the unique nature of God's creative powers:

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I will not

By skfarblum, November 3, 2008

"I will not keep baseness in my heart
and folly shall not be heard in my mouth
iniquitous falsehood,deceits, and lies
shall not be found on my lips;
but the fruit of holiness shall be on my tongue,
and abominable things shall not be found on it"

From the manual of discipline of
the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Derech Eretz

By skfarblum, November 2, 2008

Derech Eretz in its broadest sense is about acting with kindness and
consideration to one's fellow human beings.Small acts of kindness can
go a long way.Even if the recipient of the kindness does not appreciate
the deed.The goodness done continues to circulate and someone somewhere
will benefit.Never feel that kindness is wasted.

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The Real You

By skfarblum, November 2, 2008

the Real You is an “Incomprehensible Principle to be discovered only through the process of eliminating, in order, all its cognizable attributes. That which remains--when every knowable thing has been removed--is AIN SOPH, the eternal state of Being.

Another way to say it is that the “Real You” is that which exists before any and all thoughts about who you are.

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