Envy, lust, and [the desire for] honor put a man out of the world.

“And know that all is according to the reckoning. And let not your impulse assure thee that the grave is a place of refuge for you; for against your will were you formed, against your will were you born, against your will you live, against your will you will die, and against your will you will give an account and reckoning before the King of the Kings of Kings, the Holy One, blessed be He.”

Tractate of Avot 4:22

Rabbi Elazer HaKappar used to say that the deeds of all men and women are recorded as merits or faults. Therefore, whenever we are tempted to sin, we should remember that for every action we take in this life, we will be judged in the next life. Every person must dedicate their life to connecting to superior worlds, engaging in good deeds, reinforcing their faith, and thinking optimistically. Lastly, we must prepare for our inevitable day of judgment.

Humanity, or humane behavior, is actually God-like behavior—creating and blessing, rather than causing hurt or damage.

“Rabbi Elazar HaKappar said: Envy, lust, and [the desire for] honor put a man out of the world.”

Tractate of Avot 4:21

Three sins shorten our life—jealousy, unbridled desire, and lust for power. Our duty is to free ourselves from the shackles of selfishness and find a way to cope and overcome our shortcomings.

Unselfishness is seeking to receive for the purpose of sharing; unlike selfishness, which is seeking to receive for our own benefit.