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==The proper balance of Middot== | ==The proper balance of Middot== | ||
# Not only does one have to do Teshuvah for sins that require an action, like theft but one also needs to avoid bad middot <ref> Rambam Hilchot Teshuva 7:3, Shulchan Aruch Hamiddot 1: page 177. see there for a discussion of the torah source for this obligation </ref> | # Not only does one have to do [[Teshuvah]] for sins that require an action, like theft but one also needs to avoid bad [[middot]] <ref> Rambam Hilchot [[Teshuva]] 7:3, Shulchan Aruch Hamiddot 1: page 177. see there for a discussion of the torah source for this obligation </ref> | ||
# The good and straight path, is to accustom oneself to follow the middle path when it comes to character traits. For example, a person shouldn't be too stingy or too generous in giving away of his money, rather one should give according to one's ability. <ref>Kitzur S"A 29:2, Shulchan Aruch Hamiddot volume 1: page 7</ref> | # The good and straight path, is to accustom oneself to follow the middle path when it comes to character traits. For example, a person shouldn't be too stingy or too generous in giving away of his money, rather one should give according to one's ability. <ref>Kitzur S"A 29:2, Shulchan Aruch Hamiddot volume 1: page 7</ref> | ||
# Similarly, a person shouldn't desire physical items other than what a person needs to live. Nor should a person work too much in his business rather one should work to have enough funds for his worldly needs. <ref>Kitzur S"A 29:2</ref> | # Similarly, a person shouldn't desire physical items other than what a person needs to live. Nor should a person work too much in his business rather one should work to have enough funds for his worldly needs. <ref>Kitzur S"A 29:2</ref> | ||
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How can one avoid [[Revenge]]? | How can one avoid [[Revenge]]? | ||
#If you want to take revenge from your enemy, perfect yourself and walk in upright ways; your enemy will be distressed at your Middot and your good name <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 30:8 </ref>. | #If you want to take [[revenge]] from your enemy, perfect yourself and walk in upright ways; your enemy will be distressed at your [[Middot]] and your good name <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 30:8 </ref>. | ||
# However, if you respond with lowly deeds, your enemy will be happy with your disgrace <ref> Ibid </ref>. | # However, if you respond with lowly deeds, your enemy will be happy with your disgrace <ref> Ibid </ref>. | ||
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[[Category: Halachic Hashkafa]] | [[Category: Halachic Hashkafa]] | ||
[[Category:Between Man And His Fellow]] | |||
