אות - קמב

I found a manuscript written by one of our group that provides additional insight into the Rebbe’s lesson on the verse, “I will make Your faith known with my mouth” (Psalms 89:2) . This lesson appears in Likutey Moharan II, 44 and states that faith primarily depends on one’s mouth.

The manuscript reads as follows: When you have doubts about your faith in God, say out loud, “I believe in perfect faith that God is One – first, last and always.”

The Evil Urge comes from the fallen Strength. 226 Gevurot , the Power of Strength, as opposed to Chasadim , the power of Kindness. There is Strength of Holiness that can counteract the Strength of the Husks. 227 Kelipot , the evil husks, as opposed to the good kernel (cf. Sefer HaYashar 1). It is written, “Of Your strength they shall speak” (Psalms 145:11) . Speech derives from holy Strength. Therefore, when you say, “I believe,” as above, you awaken the Strength of Holiness. This will offset your doubts, which come from the Strength of the Husks.

The Talmud teaches, “ A person should always agitate his Good Urge against his Evil Urge” ( Berakhot 5a) . You should use your holy Strength to dispel the Strength of the Husks.

The Talmud also states that one who does not want to become agitated should speak quietly ( Ta'anit 4a; Etz Yosef [in Eyn Yaakov ] ad loc.) . Speaking Is not agitating.Stillness offsets agitation.

However speaking out loud is in the category of agitation , which is Strength.