If You're Already Serving, Serve Like Avraham - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (3)

0Rabbi Yaron Reuven emphasizes the importance of serving Hashem with pure intentions, not for reward. He uses the Mishnah in Pirkei Avot to illustrate this point, highlighting how great figures like Avraham, Moshe, and David served Hashem without expecting anything in return. Rabbi Reuven explains that true service is characterized by a fear of disconnecting from Hashem, not just fear of punishment. He also applies this concept to the business world, suggesting that offering genuine care and service without expecting a reward can lead to unexpected success. He warns against the dangers of materialism and the need to control one's desires. Lastly, he emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and working on one's character traits to become a better person. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-fAdFBv83gUzBgKm3PAyw/join BUILD WITH US (Who Is BeEzrat HaShem Inc) http://www.BHYESHIVA.com BeEzrat HaShem YESHIVA & BEIT MUSSAR BUILDING BUILD A JEWISH COMMUNITY THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Why do we go over more mussar than halacha? 03:24 Making yourself a better person 06:04 Our flawed character traits make our mitzvot look terrible 06:39 If character traits are so important, why are they not in the 613 commandments? 07:32 Show gratitude 08:11 You need to have structure in your life 09:34 Drinking too much alcohol is a serious problem 11:03 Are you allowed to smoke marijuana? 18:39 Judgement is in the Torah; the rabbis who can revive the dead 21:48 Joseph and the brothers’ shame 25:48 If the brothers felt such shame in front of a human being, imagine the shame we will feel in front of G-d 26:43 Is Gehinom really that bad? Is it just one year? 29:44 A very scary thing we should know about 32:53 Parshat Noach 34:05 Where is wasting seed mentioned in the Torah? 39:17 A reason why the world was destroyed in Genesis 42:29 Watch your eyes 44:57 Watch your mouth and don’t curse 45:14 Don’t put yourself at risk 46:42 Don’t have bad friends 47:21 Teach your kids structure for the sake of G-d 48:41 A summary of the Mussar series so far 49:43 Antigonus and Shimon the Just 51:11 When someone teaches something but does something else (basically, a hypocrite), it is better that he choked inside his mother’s belly 51:55 The only thing you can decide is whether you will be righteous or not 52:58 Serving G-d not for the reward. The amazing Chofetz Chaim 56:39 Avoid complaining about what you don’t have; G-d doesn’t owe you anything 1:00:29 An unbelievable story concerning our generation 1:02:37 Our evil inclination will always tell us to want more 1:03:15 First thank then ask 1:03:45 Try to not serve Hashem just for reward but try to aim to serve G-d like Abraham 1:05:21 Did Job serve G-d purely out of fear or purely out of love? 1:06:00 What is the highest level of fear? Part 1 1:08:08 Why did Abraham try to sacrifice his son? 1:09:15 Serve like Abraham 1:12:53 How to serve G-d ideally? Why anger can be idol worship? 1:15:54 Serve like Abraham. You can do it! 1:17:41 Don’t be half-modest; be full-modest 1:19:20 When you serve G-d not for the sake of the reward, you may get a greater reward 1:22:04 How to make a more successful business 1:26:58 Why does G-d mention material blessings in the Torah, if you shouldn’t serve G-d for the reward? 1:34:13 Serve G-d the best you possibly can. But, at the very least, have fear of heaven 1:35:57 Why is the People of Israel’s best character trait poverty? Part 1 1:36:57 What is the purpose of life? 1:49:30 Why is the People of Israel’s best character trait poverty? Part 2 1:53:35 Before asking G-d to save you, ask yourself whether you are a true servant 1:57:56 How did two students become heretics? 2:01:44 The power of unity 2:03:50 Keeping your word is very important! 2:08:35 The great rabbis of the past 2:10:42 Near-death experiences and an amazing story 2:16:26 Who do you think you are to question the sages? 2:18:59 Make yourself a better human being by starting your day with a thank you 2:19:12 Can non-Jews keep the Sabbath? 2:28:08 what are you rewarded for in Judaism? For trying your best 2:31:39 Know your place 2:35:28 When you are a Jew, the world will hold you to a higher standard 2:36:25 An unforgettable chidush #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #avraham #abraham #avrahamavinu #shabbat #servinggod