In this week’s parsha, Chayei Sarah, Avraham Avinu instructs Eliezer his servant, to find a wife for his son Yitzchak.

Immediately before this story, the Torah states that Hashem blessed Avraham “bakol”—with everything.

Rashi explains that the gematria (numerical value) of bakol is the same as the word ben, “son” (52). This teaches us that the ultimate blessing Hashem gave Avraham was a son. With this blessing, however, came the responsibility to ensure Yitzchak had the right partner to continue his legacy.

From this, we learn a powerful lesson:

With Great Blessing Comes Great Responsibility

While children are an incredible blessing, they also bring immense responsibility. As parents, we are tasked with:

• Raising our children with love and care.
• Teaching them Torah and guiding them to live a life of mitzvot.
• Preparing them for the practicalities of life, like earning a living.
• Helping them find a suitable spouse to build their own families.

These responsibilities are no small feat—they require dedication, patience, and effort.

But this concept extends beyond parenting. Every blessing Hashem gives us comes with responsibility:

The Blessing of Torah

Learning Torah is a tremendous gift, a direct connection to Hashem. But with this blessing comes the responsibility to live by its teachings—to be good people, keep the mitzvot, and serve as a light unto the nations of the world.

The Blessing of Wealth

When someone is blessed with material wealth, they are entrusted with a divine mission. Hashem appoints them as a shaliach (messenger) to use their resources responsibly by giving tzedaka, supporting Torah learning, and performing chesed (acts of kindness). Wealth is not merely a privilege; it is an obligation to help others and make the world a better place.

In Chayei Sarah, Avraham exemplifies this balance between blessing and responsibility. He was blessed with a son and understood the importance of securing Yitzchak’s future by finding him the right wife.

This teaches us that blessings are not just gifts—they are opportunities to rise to our responsibilities and partner with Hashem in fulfilling His will.

May we always recognize the blessings in our lives and embrace the responsibilities that come with them. In doing so, we can transform the gifts Hashem gives us into lasting legacies of goodness, mitzvot, and Torah.

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