R. Yossi sagt: Lass den Reichtum deines Freundes dir genauso lieb sein wie deinen. Und bereite dich darauf vor, die Tora zu studieren. [Sag nicht: Da mein Vater ein Weiser und mein Großvater ein Weiser ist, "kehrt die Tora in ihr Gasthaus zurück" und ich brauche sie nicht weiter zu verfolgen], denn sie ist kein Erbe für dich. Und alle deine Taten sollen dem Himmel zuliebe sein. [Selbst wenn Sie essen, trinken und eheliche Beziehungen pflegen, lassen Sie sich nicht von körperlichem Vergnügen motivieren, sondern von dem Wunsch, gesund zu sein, um den Willen Ihres Meisters zu tun.]
Orchot Tzadikim
He who walks in the path described above serves the Lord, may He Be Blessed, always, even when he is engaged in doing business, even when he lives with his wife, for his intention is to fulfill his bodily needs so that he can serve God, Blessed be He. And even when he sleeps, if he sleeps, so that his mind will be refreshed and his body rested, so that he does not become ill and therefore not be able to serve the Lord, Blessed is He, because of his illness — that sleep with this intent is considered service to God, Blessed be He. And on this subject our Sages commanded and said: "Let all your deeds be for the sake of Heaven (God)" (Aboth 2:17). And this is what Solomon said in his wisdom: "In all thy ways, know Him and He will direct your paths" (Prov. 3:6).
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Mesilat Yesharim
And even though there is no immediate likelihood of damage, since it may potentially lead to this, he will remove it and dispose of it. Our sages, of blessed memory, said: "the possessions of your fellow should be as precious to you as your own" (Avot 2:12).
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Mesilat Yesharim
He must examine his deeds very thoroughly and strive to rectify them according to this purpose.
