Double Standards

Written by Rabbi Moshe Kormornick

Every valuation should be made according to the holy shekel (27:25)

Although this verse is telling us the method by which a valuation was made in those times, Rav Moshe Sternbuch notes that these words can hint towards a deeper concept; one that many of us are guilty of — double standards.

There are often times when we are approached to help someone else financially or with our time or other resources, yet we excuse ourselves. We don’t have the money to help or we’re too busy. Yet, when a more self-gratifying opportunity comes our way, we have all the time in the world to pursue it and can easily find the resources required.