Friday, February 04, 2011

Rav Aviner on a Segula to Reverse Debt

Hat Tip: Another fantastic reader

Rav Aviner answers a question on a potential segula with a much more Jewish approach!

Q: Our debt continues to grow. Is there a Segula to reverse this trend?

A: Certainly. You should spend less than you bring in and not rely on the miracle of overcoming the rules of mathematics. The Tur wrote that one should limit his expenses. And the Mishnah Berurah wrote that this is a harsh criticism against those who are enticed to spend money on luxuries without seeing the consequences, which will lead to theft and disgrace in the end. Biur Halachah chap. 529. One should plan well.

My type of Rabbi! Also see Rav Aviner on "Cake and Punch" Weddings.
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9 comments:

  1. Garnel IronheartFebruary 04, 2011 2:03 PM

    Sounds like apikorsus to me!

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  2. use you noodle manFebruary 04, 2011 2:12 PM

    He is famous for straight thinking. Some others I recall:

    Q: My wife gets angry at me for forgetign things. Is there a segulah to remember?
    A: Yes. Carry a pen and note pad.

    Q: Is there a segulah to get married?
    A: In general, there are three great segulahs: Teshuvah, tefilah and tzedoka.

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  3. Jewish tallitFebruary 05, 2011 10:33 AM

    Great advice for everyone across the globe!

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  4. Mike S.February 05, 2011 9:16 PM

    And some people say segolos don't work.

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  5. Shoshana Z.February 05, 2011 10:30 PM

    I love it!

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  6. Zach KessinFebruary 06, 2011 12:09 PM

    I have one that will work quite well, it has a few parts:

    1) Open up your wallet and take out all your credit cards.
    2) Take a pair of scissors, cut a credit card in half
    3) Repeat #2 until no more credit cards are left

    OH and stop borrowing money

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  7. JSFebruary 06, 2011 4:40 PM

    "You should spend less than you bring in and not rely on the miracle of overcoming the rules of mathematics."

    Very funny. Seriously, Rabbi - is there is a segulah to get out of debt or not?

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  8. Ariella's blogFebruary 06, 2011 8:27 PM

    Love it! But I'm not surprised from what I've seen of his tshuvos. will link.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 02, 2011 7:20 PM

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