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There are certain principles that are so central to the foundation of the United States, that they were engraved on its coins and printed on its currency. Two fundamental principles: In G-d We Trust and E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One.
The English language offers a variety of words to express the idea of faith. Trust is not just intellectual belief, nor is it emotional belief. In G-d We Trust means to believe in G-d and to rely on Him, to entrust all ones concerns to Him.
When it comes to belief the Talmud says: A burglar at the mouth of the tunnel calls upon G-d! He prays to G-d for help. But the fact that he has resorted to thievery proves that he does not trust G-d in his life.
Action is the main thing: What matters most in governing a country, and especially for its highest leader, is to elevate the mindset and behavior of all its citizens; first and foremost, to convey, until it is clear to the entire population: In G-d We Trust - that we trust Him in all matters of life, the spiritual as well as the material.
From Living Torah Volume 74 Episode 296
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14 апр 2010
