What Can We Learn From Wicked Heretics & Idolators? | WAR OF AMALEK (16)

While it doesn't take a genius to know that learning from wicked people is typically a bad idea, only the great sages can enlighten us with the exceptions to that case. After Rav Elchonon Wasserman showed us the mitzvah traps of the Satan in the previous shiur, tonight he will show us what gives the big lies enough fuel to exist. Through this we will go on a journey to understand how to determine whether the chesed we're doing is from HaShem or the trap of the Satan, and even when we're supposed to make a sin in order to save someone else from sinning. This one is deep, comprehensive and specifically for smart people who love the Jewish people and the Torah. Learn, Share, Enjoy and Be Holy. 0:00:00 Introduction (TeShuvahMusicBH) 0:04:33 Satan's Mitzvah 0:05:20 What Can We Learn From Wicked Heretics & Idolators? 0:05:58 What Gives Satan's Big Lies Fuel? 0:06:47 Determining If Chesed is G-d's Will or a Deceptive Trap of the Satan 0:07:07 When It is Mitzvah to Commit a Lesser Sin to Prevent a Greater Sin 0:09:13 Lessons from Yaakov’s Encounter with Esau: Preparing for the War Against Amalek 0:10:21 Satan's Mitzvah (cont.) 0:12:42 Torah Learning Surpasses Chesed When Performed by Torah Scholars (Rinah Shel Torah) 0:18:42 "I have Sojourned with Lavan"(Rashi, Gen. 32 v. 5) 0:22:30 How Did Yaakov Fulfill All the Mitzvot? 0:24:24 Yaakov's Service to G-d Lacked the Joy Lavan Showed in Pursuing Evil (Chofetz Chaim, Gen. 32 v. 5) 0:31:06 Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz's Sharp Answers 0:33:20 What Can We Learn From Wicked Heretics & Idolators? 0:34:56 Why is Yaakov Upset? Strength of Impurity is the Strength of the Lie 0:37:25 Sheker Stands on One Leg, Emet Stands Firm—Falsehood Is Temporary, Truth Lasts Forever (Shabbos 104a) 0:41:33 "Truth will Sprout from Earth" א.מ.ת. (Ps. 85 v. 12) 0:44:16 What Gives Satan's Big Lies Fuel? 0:48:59 Who Should the Jewish Community Vote For? (Rav Elchonon Wasserman to Chofetz Chaim) 0:54:55 Righteous Must Serve G-d with Greater Passion Than the Wicked Serve Falsehood 0:56:37 Winning the War Against Amalek: More Torah, More Teshuva, Less Time Wasted 0:57:44 Permissible Risks for Teshuva: Entering Sinful Places to Save Souls Through Torah 1:01:17 Why "My Beloved Avraham" (Chasam Sofer) 1:09:25 When It is Mitzvah to Commit a Lesser Sin to Prevent a Greater Sin (Eruvin 32b; Rambam) 1:17:00 Kiruv: The Highest Expression of Love for G-d, Transforming Sins into Merits 1:25:18 Conclusion 1:37:24 AI Rabbi by Be'Ezrat HaShem #heretics #idolatry #lies #Truth #biglies #lazytruth #Judaism #Jewish #rabbiyaronreuven #warofamalek #rabbiwasserman #satan #mitzvah