Rav Yaron Reuven

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This shiur, delivered by R. Reuven, explores the critical importance of guarding one's eyes from immorality to maintain one's connection with G-d. As soon as one sees something accidentally that’s inappropriate, say in order to prevent the yetzer hara from gaining a foothold in one's mind. "V’Lo Tat’uru Acharei L’vavchem V’Acharei Einechem" ("Do not follow your heart and your eyes" - Deuteronomy 15:39) This lahash (i.e. a statement recited with the intention of invoking spiritual power) interrupts the process by which a fleeting glance can escalate into a destructive fantasy embedded in one's mind which the Other Side is permitted to exploit further. Repair Sha’arei Teshuvah (Gates of Repentance) 1:15: Crying over one's sins can be a form of repentance and cleansing from seeing immorality. Psalms 119:136 ("Rivers of water flowed from my eyes, because they did not keep Your Torah") Likkutei Etzot (Collected Counsels), Teshuvah 2: The merit of helping others do teshuvah (repentance). Prevention Filters Technological filters are helpful, the most important filter is yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven). Constant Engagement with Mitzvot Leave no time for sin by immersing oneself in Torah study, mitzvah observance, and acts of kindness.