
Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God

When we turn to Hashem with bitachon, and we show Him that we have no one else to depend on – not the boss, the bank manager, the CPA, the lawyer or the doctor – then Hashem fulfills all our needs as well.
Lazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
Some of our sages say that the blessing in Malachi 3:10 of "greater than enough" does not refer to quantitative opulence, but means that whatever Hashem gives the faithful trustee will be more than enough for that person. In other words, they will be blessed with satiation. In stark contrast, King Solomon says, "He who loves money wi
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Money: "He who loves money will never be satiated with money" (Ecclesiastes 5:9). In other words, the person who desires money will never have all the money that he or she wants. Rebbe Nachman of Breslev says that such a person will therefore readily violate the Torah – even commit idolatry – in the pursuit of more money.
Lazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
"Tranquility of the soul whose heart leans on He Whom he trusts, Who will always do what's good and befitting for whatever the matter is, and he trusts that the One he leans on has the knowledge and ability to do whatever is best and befitting for him"
Lazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
There is much a person can do to influence and improve a future outcome. Prayer, charitable deeds and teshuva mitigate stern judgments. G-d
Lazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
A person who trusts in Hashem will be far less prone to worry and anxiety. Stating the above four conclusions more succinctly, we derive four major benefits of enhancing bitachon: 1. Heightened observance of Torah. 2. Heightened personal affability and therefore better interpersonal relationships. 3. A more pleasurable income. 4. Better emotional h
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other words, the more a person trusts in Hashem and truly believes that Hashem is the Provider, the less he or she needs to work.
Lazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
- A person who trusts in Hashem for income will more readily adhere to the Torah's laws of upright conduct in commerce and all other transactions. 2. A person who trusts in Hashem won't resort to high-pressure methods in his or her dealings and therefore will be more affable. 3. A person whose sincere orientation is Torah-learning and Divine service
Lazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
is virtually the opposite of histapkus, when a person covets another person's possession and begrudges that other person's good fortune as if it's coming from the jealous person's allotment and own pocket. King Solomon warns here as well that, "The jealous person will never be content, even if you give him many gifts" (Proverbs 6:35).