A Passive Sin
The Way of Emunah | April 17, 2026
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Rav Pinchos of Koretz zy”a noted that every aveirah is done with an action – such as by moving the hands, feet, or mouth. The only exception to this rule is the sin of gaivoh. A person can commit this sin simply by lying motionless in bed and thinking about how great he is.
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