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Grateful

 One who has the right perspective on money realizes that H'shem gave it to him to use correctly.  And so when he does kindness with it he does not expect to be honored or thanked as he is just as grateful to H'shem for giving him the opportunity to use it in such ways pg361 Nefesh Hachaim One who learns Torah for its own sake, says the Mishnah in Avos, (6:1) receives the title of "partner in Creation" with H'shem since the  Torah he is learning is keeping the world intact. "You have become My friend because you accepted the Torah" Shir Hashirim  Gater Four Chapter 11 pg 152

You are the reason the world exists

 One who trusts in H'shen looks at money as a deposit.  He never believes it is his nor due to his handiwork.  Meeting his financial obligations is very easy for him since he sees his wealth as a deposit, not his possession.  361 Nefesh Hachaim "G-d looked into the Torah and created the world; man looks into the Torah and upholds the world" Zohar It was not GD's "intention" to create a sustainable world until He created man, who would learn Torah.  Gate four, chapter 11 pg 152

Free from worry and distractions

 One of the major benefits of Emuna and Bitachon is the tranquility of the soul and peaceful life.  For example, if one is fortunate to make a living he will do so without the worry of distractions that accompany it.  pg 359/361                                                            לעילוי  נשמת  הארי  הקדוש Says the holy Zohar, whoever immerses himself in Torah study daily it is as though he built worlds and has secured himself a portion in the world to come. H'shem created the world with His breath and those that learn Torah, through their breath sustain it.  Gate Four Chapter 11 pg 151

Happy with what you have

 One who trusts in H'shem is happy to fulfill his obligations both to man and the Creator of the World.  If H'shem has not provided him with the means to do so, he is not bitter yet is relieved that he is free from the burden of being meticulously careful in how he uses the means H'shem has provided for him.  pg 359 Nefesh Hachaim Says H'shem in Yirmiyah, "When someone learns Torah and wisdom I consider it as if he had created the Heavens and established the entire world" This is why Torah scholars are referred to in Shir Hashirim as pillars that are holding up the world.  Gate Four Chapter 11 pg 151

They will honor you

 The only one who is willing to share his secret to success is the one who trusts in GD, for he never fears that someone will take from him what belongs to him or steal his secret.  "When his trust (in GD) becomes known he will be honored by men.. He will be the cause of the city's welfare snd his fellow citizens  will be shielded from misfortune" (because of him)   359 "Whoever engages in Torah study for its own sake promotes peace among the heavily host above and below.  Rav says it is as if he built the heavily and earthly places. Yeshaya 27:5, 51:16) Gate Four, Chapter 11 pg 151