SECOND PART:
1. When thoughts of idol worship come to a person, and he nullifies them by thinking of his faith in [G-d], then his thoughts become an aspect of dew of blessing. Also, through this, his mind has fortitude and does not ever become confused; even when the mind becomes tired from pondering some deep concept, then the Holy One, Blessed be He, arranges for him thoughts which relax his mind.
2. Someone who guards himself from thoughts of idol worship merits to have constant faith (confidence in G-d), to the extent that he does not worry what he will eat tomorrow, and he is on the level of "Blessed is Hashem day after day." Through this, the Holy One, Blessed be He, perceives no wrongdoing and sees no iniquity in him, and anyone who touches him, it is as if he touched the pupil of His eye.
3. Regarding thoughts of idol worship, one should rouse in one's mind and one should accept upon himself to get involved in acts of kindness, and through this, he will be nullified from thoughts of idol worship.
4. Through thoughts of idol worship, one's breath becomes shortened, and he derives no pleasure from good news.
5. When thoughts of idol worship come to a person, he should know that they are judging him Above.
6. Studying codifiers of Torah law nullifies thoughts of idol worship.
7. Through the establishment of unqualified judges, comes thoughts of idol worship.
8. When thoughts of idol worship come to a person, he should know that he will come to some illness or some accusation from a governing official.
9. Through thoughts of idol worship, one will ultimately need to make use of holy names.
1. When thoughts of idol worship come to a person, and he nullifies them by thinking of his faith in [G-d], then his thoughts become an aspect of dew of blessing. Also, through this, his mind has fortitude and does not ever become confused; even when the mind becomes tired from pondering some deep concept, then the Holy One, Blessed be He, arranges for him thoughts which relax his mind.
2. Someone who guards himself from thoughts of idol worship merits to have constant faith (confidence in G-d), to the extent that he does not worry what he will eat tomorrow, and he is on the level of "Blessed is Hashem day after day." Through this, the Holy One, Blessed be He, perceives no wrongdoing and sees no iniquity in him, and anyone who touches him, it is as if he touched the pupil of His eye.
3. Regarding thoughts of idol worship, one should rouse in one's mind and one should accept upon himself to get involved in acts of kindness, and through this, he will be nullified from thoughts of idol worship.
4. Through thoughts of idol worship, one's breath becomes shortened, and he derives no pleasure from good news.
5. When thoughts of idol worship come to a person, he should know that they are judging him Above.
6. Studying codifiers of Torah law nullifies thoughts of idol worship.
7. Through the establishment of unqualified judges, comes thoughts of idol worship.
8. When thoughts of idol worship come to a person, he should know that he will come to some illness or some accusation from a governing official.
9. Through thoughts of idol worship, one will ultimately need to make use of holy names.
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