“Isaac sowed grain in that region that year. He reaped a hundredfold, for G-d had blessed him.” (Bereshit 26:12)
It is clear from a close reading of the Torah’s narrative that the patriarchs were entrepreneurs and very astute businessman. But the Torah also stresses the purpose of wealth making it clear that the purpose of engaging in material pursuits was with the objective of fulfilling H”S will.
Isaac’s true intention in sowing grain was to be able to give charity to the poor, which the Torah stipulates can only be performed with ones own earnings.
The message of this pasuk is that when we engage in the pursuit of a livelihood, just as our patriarchs did motivated to do H”S will then we will be blessed with overwhelming success.
Excerpts taken from “Daily Wisdom” with inspiring insights into the Parashah by the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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