Blessings, Abundance and Gratitude: A Look at Parshat Eikev

In our Torah portion this week, Mosha continues [music] to speak with the Jewish people before they enter the Holy Land. He tells them very important things that will help them live well in the land of Israel. Mosha says, "And it will be, [music] if you listen to these laws, if you pay attention even to the small commandments that people sometimes take lightly, [music] then God will fulfill for you all the good promises that were made to your ancestors." What wonderful reward awaits the Jewish people [music] if they listen to the commandments? God will love you and bless you. You will multiply and become a great nation. The land will yield excellent produce, grain, wine, and oil. [music] Your cattle and sheep will increase. There will be no sick among you. You will defeat all your enemies. But Mosha also [music] warns the people about a great danger, pride. When you eat and are satisfied, [music] when you build beautiful houses and your herds grow, be careful not to let your heart become proud and forget the Lord [music] your God.