Which family does the verb behind "Mussar" belong to? ❦ #9
Biblical Mussar Course
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This is where it gets fun! Every word in Hebrew comes from a verb, and every verb belongs to a family of related words. Not only that, but these families either mean a thing or its opposite! For the next five conversations we're going to look at the family of Hebrew words that "yasar" belongs to and, just like we've been doing all along, let that take us to some deep places. Let's start by talking about how limiting yourself in one area can enable you to expand in others. Most of us didn't feel so good about "restriction" when we were kids, but self-imposed restrictions can be the best thing that ever happened to your values and goals! We'll finish with a surprise Mussar assignment and, as always, a blessing.
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