Mesilat Yesharim _ The Path of the Just
Study with us the classic work of Jewish Ethics by Ramchal, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato.
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Mesilat Yesharim Lecture 32 - Chapter 23 (opens the original)
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Ramchal describes how to attain a humble character, through actions and contemplation. He then describes how thinking that we know more than we do prevents us from seeing truth and seeking true growth, and the damage that choosing the wrong friends can do.
Mesilat Yesharim Lecture 31 - Chapter 22b (opens the original)
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Ramchal continues his discussion of what it means to be humble, this time focusing on humility in the way we act. Only through humility can one achieve true happiness.
Mesilat Yesharim Lecture 30 - Chapter 22a (opens the original)
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Ramchal teaches us what it means for a person to be humble. We also discuss the difference between an ethical system based on rights versus one based on responsibilities.
Mesilat Yesharim Lecture 29 - Chapters 20b and 21 (opens the original)
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Piety can only be achieved with learning, humility and careful thought. One must be aware of the consequences of ones actions. Sometimes what seems to be a pious act may actually be one born of hubris.
Mesilat Yesharim Lecture 28 - Chapter 20a (opens the original)
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Ramchal describes the dangers of piety when it is not accompanied by careful thought and humility. Using the destruction of both Temples as examples, we learn how misplaced piety can cause terrible destruction.
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