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Rabbi Moshe Haber Path of the Just/Perashat Balak: The Arrogance of Image and the Speaking Donkey 7.11.25
Chapter 13- The Trait of Perishut/Abstinence Page 280
The Arrogance of Image and the Speaking Donkey
The source centers on the concept of arrogance and its destructive nature, using the biblical story of Balaam and his talking donkey as a prime example. It explains that excessive focus on outward appearance and perceived self-importance can lead to a person becoming obsessed with their image, causing them to live a self-centered life driven by ego rather than humility. The miraculous event of the donkey speaking to Balaam is presented not as a comical anecdote, but as a profound lesson from…
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