There are times on Shabbos or Holidays that a person finds himself in a very dark mood. He is lacking mind, heart, understanding or feeling. But if he has even a little bit of connection - Shabbos clothes, the smell of cholent, neighbors who are keeping Shabbos - he is not completely empty and is not connecting to Emunah. Only if he is living in a Gentile area and lacking any Shabbos symbols, and still connects to the day because of his belief, then he is truly riding on the concept of Emunah.
Avraham Avinu was unique in his Emunah, he had no parents or teachers to instruct him. His connection to Hashem was through Emunah alone. This is why he is referred to as the Father of Believers. As great as he became, Hashem repeatedly tested him in situations where all of his understanding was removed and all he had to rely on was his Emunah.
Avraham Avinu was unique in his Emunah, he had no parents or teachers to instruct him. His connection to Hashem was through Emunah alone. This is why he is referred to as the Father of Believers. As great as he became, Hashem repeatedly tested him in situations where all of his understanding was removed and all he had to rely on was his Emunah.
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