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Actions vs Words

The old father, who had a weakness for gambling, was dying and called his children to his bedside for their final blessing and advice.
“You must promise me,” he said, “never to touch a card.  Above all I would warn you against playing baccarat.  It is a game which will cost you a fortune, waste your time and ruin your health.  Do you all promise me never to play baccarat?”
Yes, father,” in chorus..
“And remember – if you do play, always take the bank!”
-Friday Nite Book

There is a gross difference between words and action.  That is why Judaism belabors this idea time and again in myriad ways.    A person of action always precedes one of words.


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