Orchot Tzaddikim · Lesson 51 Humility: The Path to G-d's Ways October 19, 2026

About this class Humility is presented as an essential virtue that facilitates a person's ability to follow G-d's ways and develop G-d-like character traits. Without humility, arrogance can impede one's capacity for patience, kindness, and other divine attributes. The class explains that humility is a prerequisite for attaining Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven), as it fosters a clear recognition of G-d's constant presence and omnipotence. Furthermore, humility is shown to be the condition for experiencing the Shechina (Divine Presence) and for one's prayers to be accepted. A humble person acknowledges that all successes and accomplishments are G-d-given, not solely the result of personal genius or effort. This recognition empowers an individual to become the best version of themselves, fully aware of their dependence on the Creator. The example of Avraham Avinu, who described himself as "dust and ashes" despite his monumental achievements, illustrates the profound depth of true humility. Key points - Humility is a tool that enables a person to emulate G-d's character traits and follow His ways. - Arrogance prevents the development of divine attributes like patience and kindness. - Humility is essential for developing Yirat Shamayim, a clear recognition of G-d's presence. - The Divine Presence (Shechina) rests upon the humble. - A humble person's prayers are always answered because they acknowledge G-d as the source of all success. Sources cited - Orchot Tzaddikim - Bereishit 18:27 - Tehillim 22:7 - Yeshayahu 57:15 - Tehillim 147:6 - Tehillim 51:19 Topics#Humility#Anavah#Mussar#JewishWisdom#SpiritualGrowth#YiratShamayim#FearOfGod#DivinePresence#Prayer#Tefilla#AvrahamAvinu#Arrogance#SelfAwareness#TorahStudy#RabbiMosheHaber#OrchotTzaddikimIn this class 01. 0:00Humility helps a person grow 02. 0:22Humility helps follow G-d's ways 03. 0:55Arrogance prevents emulating G-d 04. 2:17Humility leads to Yirat Shamayim 05. 3:17Arrogance hinders recognizing G-d's presence 06. 3:55Elon Musk example: success is G-d-given 07. 5:01All success is from Hashem 08. 5:37The Shechina rests on the humble 09. 6:08Three benefits of humility 10. 7:20Humility ensures prayers are answered 11. 7:50Avraham Avinu: "dust and ashes" 12. 8:44Why Avraham's humility makes sense 13. 10:01Recognizing G-d's role in all success 14. 11:14Arrogance in religious accomplishments 15. 13:27G-d tilts the scale in every life 16. 14:07It is foolish to claim personal accomplishment 17. 15:45Humility is like offering all sacrifices 18. 16:37Be honest about the source of success