I am not worthy of all the mercies and of all the truth You have done with Your servant (Gen. 32:11)
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I am not worthy of all the mercies and of all the truth You have done with Your servant (Gen. 32:11)
The more benevolence G-d demonstrated to Jacob, the more it made him feel humbled and small. When G-d bestows His loving-kindness upon a person, it indicates a special closeness between the individual and G-d. Thus, the closer one's relationship with G-d, the more-humble and self-effacing he must be. (Tanya)
Reprinted from the Parashat Vayishlach 5762/2001 edition of L’Chaim.