Do not be satisfied with the present condition
Here is a multiple choice test: Which phrase do you agree with?
The difference between the two is that a) is satisfied with what he has, but b) wants to strive for more. The first is a fine attitude toward the material world (“Who is wealthy? Hasamei’ach b’chelko, he who is satisfied with his portion” — Avos 4:1), but is very dubious in the spiritual world. One should always be satisfied with the material things he possesses, but when it comes to spiritual attainments, b) is the preferred way: One should be dissatisfied with his spiritual growth.
Here is a second test, related to the first:
Mr. Cohen says: I am unable to observe all of Shabbos, so we light candles on Friday night, recite Kiddush, and have a special Shabbos meal. But that is all we do. We do not observe Shabbos day. We are nonobservant Orthodox Jews.
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