Excuses Blocking The Door Of Heaven? - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (18)

In Rabbi Yaron Reuven's lecture "Excuses Blocking The Door Of Heaven?" from the Pirkei Avot series, he emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement with Torah and spiritual growth, warning against complacency. Rabbi Reuven discusses how excuses can hinder spiritual development and access to divine connection. He reflects on Hillel's teachings which outline that ignorance, contentment with minimal observance, and the lack of initiative in learning are major obstacles in one's spiritual path. The shiur encourages embracing a community, continuous learning, and leadership, especially in environments lacking guidance, to cultivate a deeper fear and love of God, ultimately leading to a more fulfilled Jewish life. 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 03:34: Why should we learn about Pirkei Avot? 04:18: Introduction to the next mishnah. Don’t trust yourself 09:39: Speak Clearly 10:07: Don’t say that you will study when you have free time. A very sad story 14:36: Don’t judge other people when you never had their test 16:27: Don’t procrastinate when it comes to Torah 19:42: It is not simple to be a simple Jew 20:59: A brute cannot be fearful of sin. Why none of us should be such a person? 27:12: Nor is an ignorant person pious. Don’t be this kind of person, for he can never be a chasid. 34:32: A beautiful insight from the Torah concerning sacrifices 39:43: Do you want to become a chasid? 41:56: A big responsibility Jews have. What will happen at the end of times? 44:55: Don’t be shy to ask questions! Very important to hear this 54:10: Don’t focus on learning about mystical stuff. Focus on becoming righteous 57:40: A person who teaches must be patient. Hear these great stories about amazing rabbis 1:09:24: The dangerous effects of anger 1:16:06: Do you want the mashiach to come now? 1:20:03: What is your number one priority in life? 1:25:11: Anger, in essence, is considered to be idol worship 1:26:51: Fear of heaven. Great insights from the Torah, including the story of Joseph and his brothers 1:45:34: Who are real kabbalists? 1:55:45: What you should understand about mystical stuff 1:57:46: Why does the oral torah talk about how to lie? Who is a talmid chacham? 2:03:17: Everything is in the Torah #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #kabbalah #heaven #anger #chasid