"An anonymous gift will cover anger." Proverbs 21:14
Throughout his life, Rabbi Ezra Attiye made sure not to live beyond his means. He also instilled this great
concept into his children. Even when it came to necessities, Rabbi Attiye begged his children not to buy their groceries on
credit or borrow money. The Rabbi's way of life made a tremendous impression on his children. It is no wonder, then, that
his youngest son, Rabbi David Atiyye, was utterly shocked when the local grocer asked him to relay the message to his father
that his bill was overdue. Rabbi David asked himself, "How could it be that my father had an account with the grocer, and
how can it be that it was not paid?" He later discovered that the account his father had opened was not for himself but for
a needy family in the community. He told the grocer not to charge them for what they bought and he himself would pay the bill
every month. This arrangement went on secretly for a long time until the Rabbi fell ill and could no longer personally afford
to pay the bill.
Seek ways to give part of your money in a discreet manner. This will go a long way to protect you from possible
danger.
