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bared chest. The word (song) is contained in the phrase
(head for Hashem). His entire being was dedicated to Hashem.

The Gemara cites an incident in which a man’s tzitzit averted sin. The
woman he wished to consort with was so overcome that she converted and
married the man in a permitted fashion.

Zimri brought the Midianite woman “before the eyes” of Moshe and Bnei
Yisrael. This indicates that sin begins with the eyes.
The Gemara relates that the Satan disguised himself as a woman, nearly
convincing Rabbi Akiva to sin. If not for a warning from Above, he would
have succeeded.
A person should always make sure he is consulting with the right
party and remember Chazal’s instruction not to indulge in
conversations with women.

Sound advice to protect oneself from sin:
– Contemplate the purpose of tzitzit

– Protect the eyes from forbidden sights/sites
– Prevent excessive talking with women
– Ask Hashem for Heavenly mercy

“Behold! a man of the Children of Israel came
and brought a Midianite woman near to his
brothers before the eyes of Moshe and before

the eyes of the entire assembly of the Children
of Israel; and they were weeping at the entrance # 26347-EYAL-6