The
language you use is a reflection of who you are, refined, crass,
selfish, selfless, etc. People around you only need to read between
the lines. The gemara in Pesachim (3b) tells a story of three Kohanim
each telling how much they received of the Lechem HaPanim. One Kohen
said he received the size of a pea. Another said he received a
K'zayis. The last one said that his piece was the size of lizard's
tail. His unrefined language in referring to the holy Lechem HaPanim,
aroused the suspicion of those around him. After a quick investigation
it turned out that he was a Chalal and he was pasul from the Kehuna.
You can hide your identity card but as soon as the mouth opens, it will all come out
"Zachor Eis Asher Asa Hashem L'Miriam BaDerech B'Tzaischem MiMitzrayim"
The Ramban and other Rishonim count, among the Mitzvos Aseh Min
HaTorah, the mitzva of remembering and saying with your mouth each day
what Hashem did to Miriam when she spoke about her brother Moshe. The
Chofetz Chaim in Shaar Tvunah Perek 12 says that being Mikayem this
mitzva can save you from the aveira of Lashon Hara. More than just
saying the pasuk, says the Chofetz Chaim, one must think about the
incident in order for it to have its intended effect.
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