Erchin 15b § 2
I Can Do What I Want
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Whoever speaks Lashon Hara is regarded
as though he has denied the funadamental
tent of the existance of God.
(.15) Who is Master Over Us.
The speaker of lashon hara often causes
bitter harm to others but without reaping
any benefits for himself.
One who can do something awful to his fellow,
without at least the idea of personal gain
must have thrown off the yoke of Heaven.
In all other sins, a sinner knows they are
committing a sin, but they are in pursuit
of their desires and feel a trace of guilt.
as though he has denied the funadamental
tent of the existance of God.
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Those who have said: Because of our tongues, we shall prevail, our lips are with us, who is master over us. |
(.15) Who is Master Over Us.
The speaker of lashon hara often causes
bitter harm to others but without reaping
any benefits for himself.
One who can do something awful to his fellow,
without at least the idea of personal gain
must have thrown off the yoke of Heaven.
In all other sins, a sinner knows they are
committing a sin, but they are in pursuit
of their desires and feel a trace of guilt.