Is Your Free Choice Really Free - MUSSAR Pirkei Avot (51)

Rabbi Yaron Reuven's shiur explores the concept of free choice in relation to the Divine, emphasizing that while God knows our choices, He grants us free will, particularly in choosing to fear Him. He discusses God's transcendence of time, allowing Him to see past, present, and future simultaneously, and underscores the necessity of recognizing God's omnipresence and sovereignty in every aspect of life. Rabbi Reuven stresses the importance of rebuking Torah violations to foster change and mentions God's limited mercy, referencing the sin of Pinchas. He concludes by encouraging recognition of the miracles in our lives as manifestations of God’s control. 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 00:15 It is not about our opinion but what G-d says. Apply what you learn and change 12:23 Chapter 3 Mishnah 19. Do we have free choice if G-d already knows what we are going to do? Part 1 16:29 A problem with evolution 19:51 Does G-d care about this world? Wasting seed 31:02 Do we have free choice if G-d already knows what we are going to do? Part 2. The blessing of teshuva 32:48 Fear G-d 34:30 Do we have free choice if G-d already knows what we are going to do? Part 3 41:54 This grave sin in the Torah that caused 24 000 people to die 56:01 What is good rebuke? 1:06:16 Do we have free choice if G-d already knows what we are going to do? Part 4 1:12:58 G-d’s ways are not like ours. Don’t rationalize miracles 1:20:30 Great summary of the mishnah so far. The blessing of teshuva. The great reward of even small rabbinical mitzvot 1:30:29 Antisemitism 1:39:31 Everything that G-d does is always for the best #MussarPirkeiAvot #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #KIRUV #TeShuvah #freechoice #evolution #rebuke