Al Chet 22

Exploring the Al Chet Prayer
Rabbi Shraga Simmons

22. For the mistakes we committed before You through denial and false promises.
The mark of a great person is a meticulous commitment to truth -- despite whatever hardships, embarrassment, or financial loss might be involved.

Ask yourself:
Have I lied to myself?
Have I lied to others?
Does my job ever involve having to lie?
Have I rationalized the acceptability of a "white lie?"

 

Al Chet # 22
44 Roots of Mistakes
by George Brock

The Sin The Mistakes we committed before You through denial and false promises.

The Battle:  Speaking the truth {vs} Lying.

 

The Victory The victory over one's speech comes when- One's words are expressing the kingship of G-d; which is the ultimate goal of 'truth'.

The Goal The goal is to remind oneself that one's words are like a 'mirror' that reflects who he is.

“ The only truth one finds at the top of the mountain- is the Torah that one brings with him”.