"Woe to those who rise early in the morning; they pursue strong wine. They sit until lat in the evening; wine inflames them." This statement mentions in Perek 5 Pasuk 11 is speaking about Bnei Yisraels Hedonistic lifestyle. In this Perek, there are five woes that are mentioned regarding the acts of the jewish nation. This specific one is very interesting. First it talks about what these hedonistic people are doing, and then it goes on to explain what their punishment will be. It says that someone who is acting like this, will be stripped of their luxuries. They will no longer have food, drink, or parties. Basically, they will be punished with Midah Kaneged Midah.
I find this particular woe to apply to people nowadays. If the celebrities that live hedonistic lifestyles were punished like Bnei Yisrael was punished, what would change? Would anything change? I think so. Some celebrities travel to places that are less fortunate than them and they do volunteer work. They leave feeling very fortunate for their success, but look at this entire act of kindness from a different angle. Yes, they did a great deed. When they are going to these places like Africa for instance, what do they travel in? They come in over the top planes, while they are lavished with all sorts of luxurious things. Fine, I understand that is before they learn something from the people they are going to help. Well, when they leave, what do they travel back in? The exact same thing happens again. And when they return home, what happens then? They go to parties and shows, not once thinking about the people they just helped. It is sad, but the truth is the only way we can change the situation is by taking all of their extravagant lifestyles away and leaving them with nothing.
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