“What is the best thing for us in this life?”
“We must realize that G-d is supreme over all creations and He controls the destinies of all mankind. Therefore, we should pray to Him every day to make our life better.”
“What should a man do when misfortune comes upon him?”
“He should pray to G-d to give him strength to endure the trouble. He should console himself with the reflection that there isn’t a man on earth who doesn’t meet with misfortune.”
“When do we reveal our true strength of character?”
“In misfortune,” was the reply.
The king and all the wise men of the court were impressed with the Jewish sages. “Truly the wisdom of G-d resides in their hearts,” they said. “Lucky are the people who follow in their Torah, they will be blessed all their days.”
The king blessed the sages and provided lodging for them in his palace. “Tomorrow, I have more questions to ask,” he said.
(to be continued)