"Generosity" a quality that we inherit from Abraham Abinu

"Generosity" a quality that we inherit from Abraham Abinu

"Generosity is a great virtue"


It allows a person to reach high spiritual heights, and if used positively it is extremely praiseworthy and with it one can conquer numerous levels, both in this world and in the world to come.

It is written:
"A man's gift opens wide paths for him, and brings him into the presence of great men." (Proverbs 18:16)

And there is nothing in the world that wins a man the affection of others like "generosity" and even in the world to come he will be rewarded for his gifts.

There are three kinds of generosity:
"Monetary generosity, physical generosity, and generosity with wisdom."

These three were found in our Patriarch Abraham, who was generous with his money, as it is said:
"And he set up his tent"
(Genesis 21:23) For we know that he did it to receive and "give"

He was generous with his body, risking his life to save his nephew Lot, fighting for him.
And he was generous with his wisdom, teaching the people the right path "And the souls that were made in Haran" (Genesis 12:5) refers to those who "converted" showing them the Path of truth, in the One G-d.

We see that it is a highly praiseworthy virtue, since it honors those who possess it, as it is written:
"Many flatter a generous person" (Proverbs 19:6)
His words will be heard when he rebukes and urges others to return to the Path of the Eternal Blessed Be He! Furthermore, if he needs help, everyone will be willing to give it to him and will live in peace with him.

(Excerpts from the Magna Obra Orjot Tzadikim.)

And although the sages say it's a quality we Jews inherited from our patriarch Abraham, we must develop it by practicing it every day! Always striving to imitate our Patriarchs and follow the example and teachings of the great Tzadikim (Truly Righteous Ones).

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