SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON ? Points to Ponder ?
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The following is drawn from the writings of the holy Alshich:
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How can one speak before the King of kings with a mouth which utters forbidden talk? Would not God, as it were, respond, “Who is this shameful person who dares to beg forgiveness of his sins with a lowly tongue? Would he dare serve an earthly king with vessels
which are covered with grime? Surely the king would punish him severely for such disgraceful service!”
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How can one contemplate singing the praises of Psalms before the “One Who spoke and the world came into being” with a tongue which speaks evil talk? Should not one refrain from bringing an unclean object into the Sanctuary of God — out of respect for the Glory
that dwells there? Can one not feel a sense of shame, having taken that which was given him to serve his Creator, and transformed it into something despicable? Can one hope to seek God’s favor with a mouth that is impure? Can one transform an accuser into
an advocate?
