Torah Without Middot Tovot May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Mishlei 24:30

Laziness and obliviousness destroy one's property. However, the deeper message is a warning against laziness and obliviousness in the world of ruchniyus

What is the difference between עצל and חסר לב: the former knows what to do but is lazy, the latter is oblivious; the result though is the same.

When we see things falling apart in the others' lives we need to learn from it, otherwise we will learn the hard way, when it happens to us.

Torah, like water, is a medium which engenders growth, both positive and negative.

Delivered at the OU Israel Center, July 7th, 2019 (4 Tammuz 5779) This shiur is sponsored by Mel David.