See what needs doing, then help

When you notice something wrong, ask what you can do to help.

Shem and Yefet understood that their father needed covering. They acted while protecting his dignity.

The Rebbe explains that their attention was on the help required. A fault can call us to act without becoming an excuse to diminish the person.

Today, think of a situation you have been discussing. What useful step is yours to take? Offer practical help, speak privately and respectfully, or seek appropriate guidance. Choose a first step. Correcting a problem and preserving someone’s dignity can belong to the same action.

Protect dignity. Take responsibility.