A King and his officials as well as anyone that is in a position where one depends on him for support, "employs means that are both good and bad to raise the money they need to provide for them".  pg 411                                            Nefesh Hachaim A greater connection between GD and the Universe should be one's concentration when learning Torah, doing Mitzvot and especially Davening since that is the underlying intention of Tefilah. We will never understand why GD has granted a connection with us, so we must yearn for it at all times. Gate Two, Chapter 8 pg 86