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Biblical Faith Shows
Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Service is defined as the submission of a beneficiary to his benefactor, which he expresses, by repaying him — to the best of his ability — for the favor he received from him.
The first type is that submission to HaShem which is prompted by an external stimulus, for it follows from the phenomenon of reward and punishment in this world and the next. The second type of submission, however, is submission which is prompted by a stimulus embedded in the mind and implanted in the nature of one when their body and soul join together.
Both types of submission are praiseworthy and lead to the way of salvation in the world of repose. One of them, however, — the submission prompted by the Torah — leads to the other, serves as a step by which we ascend to the other. The submission which is prompted by the inner urging of the mind and by rational demonstration is preferred by HaShem and more acceptable, for seven reasons.
Dedicated to Nancy Olson
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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An individual is obligated to serve HaShem, may He be exalted, by way of their intellect and intelligence. Now, there is a long stretch of time between the moment he first enjoys HaShem’s graces and the moment they are intelligent enough to recognize the debt of service that they owe for these graces. It is therefore necessary to call his attention [during this period] to the acts and inward faith that is obligatory for him and which, together, complete the service of HaShem, may He be exalted, so that they not remain with religion [throughout this period] until their intellect matures.
Dedicated to Nancy Olson
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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When we concentrate our thoughts on the majesty of the Creator, May He be exalted, on His omnipotence, wisdom, and wealth, and then turn to the weakness and deficiency of man, his imperfection, dire need, and dependence on that which supplies his wants; when we reflect on the abounding favors and kindness which the Creator. May He be exalted, his showered upon him, and how He created him, as he did, with inherent limitations — man is dependent on and in need of that which secures his welfare, and he can attain it only by a great effort on his part — this (too) deriving from the Creator’s mercy on him, so that he come to know himself, reflect on all his affairs, and devote himself in every respect to the service of G-d, and so receive for it the reward of the World-to-Come, for which he was created, as we have explained in the Second Gate of this book; (when we consider all this, we realize) how much a man owes service, reverence, praise, thanks, and constant glorification to the Creator, may He be exalted, in light of what men owe one another in the way of praise and gratitude.
Dedicated to Jared and Sheri Specht
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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If someone helps you, it is your duty to thank them, in accordance with their good intentions. Even if, due to extenuating circumstance, they fall short — indeed — and is prevented from helping you, nevertheless, you must thank them, since they have demonstrated their good will toward you and their desire to help you. On the other hand, if someone does you a favor unintentionally, you owe no gratitude.
When we reflect on the favors that men do for each other, we find that they fall into one of five categories: 1) the favors of a parent for their child; 2) of a master for their servant; 3) favors by the wealthy for the poor, in order to merit a spiritual reward; 4) those that one does for another in order to gain a good reputation, honor, and a worldly return; 5) favors done by powerful for the weak, out of compassion and empathy.
Dedicated to Jared and Sheri Specht
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Praise be the wise Creator, compassionate and kind toward His servants, Who watches over them benevolently in all the may benefit them — there is no power beside Him. As He said to Yonah: “You cared about the kikayon (cord), which you did not labor for and which you did not grow; which appeared overnight. And should I not care about the great city Nineveh?” (Yonah 4:10-11); and as David, of blessed memory, said: HaShem is good to all, and His mercy is upon all His works” (Tehillim 145:9).
Dedicated to Kathleen Wilkinson
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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One of the most important subjects you should reflect on is the universal good that HaShem bestows upon all living creatures and plants of the earth, such as the rains which fall when they are needed and in due season. As Scripture says, “Are there any among the false gods of the nations that can bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Surely it is You Who are HaShem our G-d, and we hope in You, for You have made all these things” (Yirmiyahu 14:22); “They do not say in their hearts, Let us fear HaShem our G-d, Who gives the rain in its season, the fall and spring rain, and keeps for us the decreed weeks of harvest (Yirmiyahu 5:24). Scriptures emphasizes and magnitude of the rains, saying: “Who does great and unfathomable things, wonders without number: He lays rain upon the earth, and sends water over the land, to raise on high those who are low; the depressed are uplifted in salvation” (Iyov 5:9-11).
Dedicated to Kathleen Wilkinson
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Reflect further on the good Which HaShem has bestowed on man by granting him speech and coherence of language. Through speech he can express what is in his soul and innermost self, and can communicate with others. The tongue is the heart’s pen and the mind’s messenger. Without speech, a man would have no social relationship with his fellow, and would live the solitary life of an animal. Through speech it becomes apparent that one man is superior to another. Through speech, bonds of friendship are formed among men, covenants are made between HaShem and His servants. Through speech, a man turns from his mistaken path and seeks atonement for his sins. The way a man speaks is the best proof of his worthiness or unworthiness. It has been said that a man in essence is his heart and tongue. Speech is the defining element of a human being, for a man is defined as “a living, speaking, and mortal being”; it is speech that distinguishing man from beast.
Dedicated to Gary and Cynthia Coon
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