Rabbi Moshe Haber Orchot Saddiqim: The Peril of Arrogance and the Path to True Service Aug 10, 2026

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/memp80pcxjvqxkjpjcgy0/The_Spiritual_Trap_of_Gava.png?rlkey=b3ygv8z78p8lo0xu8k36bkkdc&dl=0Shaar Rishon:Page 38-40The Peril of Arrogance and the Path to True ServiceAug 10, 2026In this discourse, the speaker explores the multifaceted dangers of arrogance, specifically how it stunts personal growth and damages one's connection to the Divine. He explains that when individuals believe they have reached their peak, they lose the motivation to continue striving, becoming hollow versions of themselves focused on public validation. This obsession with honor and status creates a barrier between the person and others, leading them to look down on those around them. To counter this, the text suggests that one must remain self-aware and use mental "tricks" to remember that success is often a gift rather than a personal achievement. Ultimately, true service to Hashem requires a commitment to humility, ensuring that actions are performed for their own sake rather than for the sake of accolades.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h1jhimcf73re41z5ddcey/Anatomy_of_Gava.pdf?rlkey=qqqhsbgdl0wjgk2v64aq9y7co&dl=0