| Keter Shem Tov: 14 Doubt |
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| Written by Bentzion of Medziboz |
 “Around midnight”(1) Doubt can be compared to midnight, which is the exact point of time separating the first half of the night from the second. By the same token, when a person
is in doubt, he sees opportunities and options] in both directions. Then, “I [God] will go out in the midst of Egypt,” (2) in the midst of that person’s difficulties to enlighten him. (3)1 Exodus 11:4 2 ibid 3 This teaching is actually from the Toldoth Yaakov Yoseph (Mishpatim 12). He says that when a person wants to make sure that what he is considering doing is indeed God’s will, he should arouse doubt in his mind by contemplating doing the exact opposite, and weigh up the two options equally and objectively. By so doing, God will enlighten him as to which is indeed His will. Translation and Commentary by Rabbi Yehoshua Starrett and reprinted with the kind permission of the Baal Shem Tov Foundation. Please visit www.baalshemtov.com Also, write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive the Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov in your email inbox, visit and join a discussion group on the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov at http://groups.google.com/group/teachings_of_the_besht?hl=en Publicize the Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov To Help Bring Moshiach Right NOW! Bentzion Meltzer 954.242.9208 www.besht-yomi.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://groups.google.com/group/teachings_of_the_besht?hl=en http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stories_of_the_Baal_Shem_Tov/ 
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