A father guides his son lovingly
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| The words, " my son", show
that this is guidance that comes from love - a
father's love for his son. "Listen , my
son..." - Since you are my son and are close
to my heart, I am giving you "mussar".
The most important way a father shows love for
his son, is by watching over him and making sure
that he behaves correctly. He corrects him so
that he will deserve life in the World-to-Come.
When a person gives "mussar" out of
love, he will never put the other person down.
Instead, he will point out how special the person
is, and show him that behaving in this bad way,
is not fitting for a person like him. |
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