“… if He gives me bread to eat and clothing to wear … (Bereishis 28:20)”
The Torah scholar … seeks none of This World’s goodness for himself. He’s satisfied with little and is far-removed from luxuries since he doesn’t want to be drawn by This World and is careful about its attractions that they not entrap him.
He works to elevate the world to sanctify it and not to lower himself to the world’s enticements. One who has fear of Heaven … will be cautious about becoming entranced with the world. …
The lives of the nations revolve around the world’s external factors. Therefore they love these superficialities to the point where they won’t separate themselves from them. In contrast the center of the life of the community of Israel is the Creator and the “world” is nothing but a place to reveal His glory — therefore all the love is directed to Him.
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