Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; (1 Samuel 2:3)
A man arrived in a big city and began to wander through the many streets. Along the way, he came to a street of the most wonderful homes he had ever seen. One of the homes especially amazed him with its beauty, and he decided to go inside the house and get a look at the inside.
The man knocked on the heavy oak door. When it was opened, he was greeted by the sight of many amazing sights. Expensive rugs lined the floor, crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, and elegant furniture filled each room.
The servant who opened the door was dressed in a fine blue uniform with large gold buttons and shiny black boots.
“Who is the owner of this magnificent home?” asked the visitor. The servant, filled with conceit and arrogance, looked down on the visitor, puffed up his chest and answered, “It is my house! Look around everything that you see is mine. I am the owner of this house.”
The door suddenly swung open and in walked the true master of the house. He had overheard his servant’s outrageous comments and was definitely angry. Embarrassed by his actions and treatment of the traveler, the servant quickly left the room.
When a person is conceited, arrogant and proud it is an indication that he has forgotten that the Holy One, blessed be He is the true Master of the world.
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It’s all to true in this world how arrogance and deceit have become more commonplace than decency and respect. Thank you Rabbi for posting a story the encompasses these fantastic ideals.