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Speak Good, See Good, Live Good [Day 143 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Slander 9]
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 510
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Summary
In the concluding installment of the Gate of Slander from Orchot Tzaddikim , Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents a powerful and uplifting message: while the tongue can be the source of humanity's greatest failures, it can also become the instrument of its greatest achievements. The author teaches that nearly every aspect of a person's life—for good or for bad—is shaped by speech. Slander, gossip, flattery, deceit, and negativity can destroy lives, yet words of Torah, kindness, encouragement, and truth can elevate both the speaker and everyone around them. A central theme of the episode is that many people mistakenly believe they lack the resources to perform great mitzvos. They may not have wealth to distribute charity, but they possess something far more accessible: the ability to speak positively. Through encouraging words, comforting mourners, uplifting the downtrodden, inspiring children, teaching Torah, and praising Hashem, every person has unlimited opportunities to create goodness and impact the world. The most valuable spiritual investments cost nothing but intention and thoughtful speech. Rabbi Wolbe concludes the entire Gate of Slander by emphasizing the enormous responsibility that accompanies the gift of speech. Relationships, marriages, families, friendships, and communities are built—or destroyed—through words. Positive speech creates positive environments, while negativity breeds negativity. The challenge and opportunity before every person is simple: speak good, see good, encourage good, and build a world filled with blessing. _____________ This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky Botvin Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 2, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Released as Podcast on June 4, 202…