shockedcanadian
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A core tenet of Judaism is being humble. This is what I believe the word "meek" refers to in biblical times.
It's sometimes difficult to appear humble when one wants to also have a sense of humour. I view deprecating humour as being in line with this demand from G-d but sometimes, unintentionally (and thankfully rarely), I might make a joke that doesn't give the appearance of being humble. In fact I am deeply humble but also not one to turn the other cheek anymore.
A dichotomy of actions to be sure.
Even Saul was described as "hiding among the baggage" which is ubiquitous with someone who avoids being the center of attention.
In some of the books I have read, some Rabbis have placed humility at the very top of the character food chain. In all I have read it is certainly a critical component of remaining in good steed with G-d.
It's sometimes difficult to appear humble when one wants to also have a sense of humour. I view deprecating humour as being in line with this demand from G-d but sometimes, unintentionally (and thankfully rarely), I might make a joke that doesn't give the appearance of being humble. In fact I am deeply humble but also not one to turn the other cheek anymore.
A dichotomy of actions to be sure.
Even Saul was described as "hiding among the baggage" which is ubiquitous with someone who avoids being the center of attention.
In some of the books I have read, some Rabbis have placed humility at the very top of the character food chain. In all I have read it is certainly a critical component of remaining in good steed with G-d.
