In this week's parsha we read about the final three plagues that Hashem brought upon the Egyptians. After each one of the plagues, the wicked Pharoah humbles himself and asks for mercy. As soon as the plague subsides though he returns to his arrogant conduct and refuses to free the Jewish People. The Midrash points to Pharoah and the wicked Nebuchadnezzar as examples of wicked people who only humbled themselves when they were in pain and suffering but as soon as the pain passed they once again became arrogant. This behaviour exemplifies the way of the wicked and we should therefore be aware that if we are ever faced G-d Forbid with pain, suffering and adversity, of course we need to humble ourselves and turn towards G-d for help, but we must not lose the "opportunity" to grow. We should not regress to our previous behaviour and mindset. The adversity we are faced with should be used as a springboard to grow and become better people.

Shabbat Shalom,

Heath