How do  measure yourself

Veterans Affairs Secretary admits he LIED about serving in Special Forces during encounter with homeless veteran that was caught on camera

Anger

• Islamic State militants have abducted at least 70 Christians, including women and children, after overrunning a string of villages in northeastern Syria, activists and relatives said Tuesday.

Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in public.

Mr. Rifkind, a member of Prime Minister David Cameron ’s Conservative Party, and another former foreign secretary, Labour’s Jack Straw, were filmed on camera by undercover reporters offering their services to advance the interests of a private company

Arrogance

• http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/02/kobe-bryant-watched-the-lakers-post-game-ce...

Avraham's Heart

Clear and reasonable mind

"I am your servant" Avraham

Avraham's Individuality

Measure yourself by what you bring to the table

A vice is like playing a bad hand: Deficient or Excess

Famine: Avraham shows self reliance and leaves Canaan for Egypt

Genesis 10/12

• Facing Opposition: Avraham plans strategic precautions when confronting Pharoah
• Genesis 10/12

Confronted With a Rebellious Nephew: Genesis 10/12

Individuals who acted like Avraham

• Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi
• Rav Chiya
• Rav Yochanan ben Zachai
• Rashi
• Rambam
• Rosh
• Rav Yosef Karo
• Rav Moshe Isserles

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