How a Person Should Conduct Himself: Difference between revisions

# It goes without saying that one shouldn't sit in a [[gathering]] of scoffers, stand in the ways of sin, nor walk in the ways of the wicked.<ref> Kitzur S"A 31:3 </ref>.

# Even to sit in a counsel of the upright, to stand in a place of Tzaddikim, and to walk in advice of the pure, one shouldn't do for his own benefit, to satisfy his desire, but for the sake of Hashem <ref> Kitzur S"A 31:3 </ref>.

# However, if it is impossible for one to do it solely for the sake of Hashem, one shouldn't refrain from these; instead, one should do it not for its proper sake, as one will eventually come to do it for its sake.<ref> Kitzur S"A 31:3 </ref>

# It goes without saying, that if a person can be studying Torah or doing Mitzvos, and he incites sleep upon himself for pleasure, it is not fitting to do this. <ref> Kitzur S"A 31:4 </ref>.

# However, even if one is tired, one who sleeps for his body's benefit isn't praiseworthy, but instead one should sleep for health and so that he can focus on Torah <ref> Kitzur S"A 31:4 </ref>.

# Even if one speaks about דברי חכמים / Wise words, one should intend for it to be about a matter that will bring about Divine Service. <ref> Kitzur S"A 31:6 </ref>.

# When one does business, one's intent shouldn't be to only amass wealth, but instead, in order to sustain his family, to give [[Tzedaka]], and raise sons that will study Torah. <ref> Kitzur S"A 31:7 </ref>