Look closely at today's verse; are the beautiful blessings promised by God material or spiritual in nature, and why? Notice that only material rewards for prosperity are listed, with no mention of earned spiritual merit. Our Sages found this strange and explained it as follows: One who has food and security, and all of his needs met, will find it easier for continue fulfilling God's commandments, which obviously earns spiritual rewards as well. Join with Colel Chabad, Israel's oldest charitable organization, in bringing down blessings to the world and providing the poor of Israel with all their needs, especially this week as Jews in the Holy Land are celebrating the exciting Passover holiday.
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