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Episode 162 - If reward isn’t owed, what does a righteous life create?

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Ever felt your stomach drop at the sight of flashing lights in your rear-view mirror? That jolt captures a truth we dig into: fear shapes behaviour, but it’s a poor compass for a meaningful life. We explore how fear of punishment keeps us from drifting, yet why a life of mitzvot isn’t a strategy for racking up spiritual points—it’s the work of restoring a broken baseline.
We unpack a paradox that trips many of us up: if good deeds don’t “earn” us anything, why do them? Our take is simple and demanding. Humanity fell below zero, and every honest act—seen or unseen—pushes reality back toward Eden, the original design. That’s not reward; it’s consequence. We talk about moving from entitlement to appreciation, from keeping score to keeping faith, and how this shift changes homes, teams, and communities. Expect real-world examples, from obeying stop signs to choosing quiet generosity, and how these choices create calmer families and cleaner work.
With Sukkot on the horizon, we bring it home. The sukkah’s fragile walls teach reliance, not control, and show how joy flows from trust. We share a personal claim: a life oriented to Godliness feels almost utopian—not perfect, but profoundly steadier. If you’re ready to stop waiting for the world to fix itself and start building your square metre of Eden, this conversation offers a map and the motivation to move. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reframe on “reward,” and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—what’s one habit that’s bringing you closer to Eden?

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Chapters

1. Holidays And Schedule Notes (00:00:00)

2. Fear Of Punishment As Motivation (00:00:31)

3. Don’t Rely On Deeds For Reward (00:01:34)

4. Reconciling Reward And Mitzvot (00:03:23)

5. From Deficit To Eden-Like Zero (00:05:23)

6. Personal Utopia Through Godly Living (00:07:14)

7. Sukkot Prep And Blessings (00:09:50)

164 episodes

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Ever felt your stomach drop at the sight of flashing lights in your rear-view mirror? That jolt captures a truth we dig into: fear shapes behaviour, but it’s a poor compass for a meaningful life. We explore how fear of punishment keeps us from drifting, yet why a life of mitzvot isn’t a strategy for racking up spiritual points—it’s the work of restoring a broken baseline.
We unpack a paradox that trips many of us up: if good deeds don’t “earn” us anything, why do them? Our take is simple and demanding. Humanity fell below zero, and every honest act—seen or unseen—pushes reality back toward Eden, the original design. That’s not reward; it’s consequence. We talk about moving from entitlement to appreciation, from keeping score to keeping faith, and how this shift changes homes, teams, and communities. Expect real-world examples, from obeying stop signs to choosing quiet generosity, and how these choices create calmer families and cleaner work.
With Sukkot on the horizon, we bring it home. The sukkah’s fragile walls teach reliance, not control, and show how joy flows from trust. We share a personal claim: a life oriented to Godliness feels almost utopian—not perfect, but profoundly steadier. If you’re ready to stop waiting for the world to fix itself and start building your square metre of Eden, this conversation offers a map and the motivation to move. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reframe on “reward,” and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—what’s one habit that’s bringing you closer to Eden?

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Holidays And Schedule Notes (00:00:00)

2. Fear Of Punishment As Motivation (00:00:31)

3. Don’t Rely On Deeds For Reward (00:01:34)

4. Reconciling Reward And Mitzvot (00:03:23)

5. From Deficit To Eden-Like Zero (00:05:23)

6. Personal Utopia Through Godly Living (00:07:14)

7. Sukkot Prep And Blessings (00:09:50)

164 episodes

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