יום ה Date: 26 Teves, 5776 (1/7/16) – Gittin Daf 25 {Eliezer}

CALCULATING CONTROL

[25a bottom] Abaye and Rava argue if Breirah (retroactive clarification) can/cannot be used in all cases or if a distinction is made when the event is outside of the stipulator’s control.

D-E-ep Thoughts: Many times people mistakenly think that they are the ones “in control.” Of course we must prepare and plan our lives, but recognize that the outcomes are not in our hands. This is why we are judged only on our intentions, as the actions and results are predetermined by G-d. We simply “will” to do, but Hashem makes even lifting our pinky fingers actually happen.