"Of Yetzer, the Yitzri family; of Shilem, the Shilemi family" [Bamidbar 26:49]
This verse, said the Chofetz Chaim, can be expounded upon in the following manner:
"Of Yetzer" - One who succumbs to the lure of the yetzer hara (evil inclination) will immediately find himself in the company of the "Yitzri family" - the members of the yetzer hara's family are all more than ready to help him along the path of wickedness.
"Of Shilem" - But one who strives for perfection (sheleimus) will find himself in the company of the "Shilemi family" - those who fear Heaven and have achieved spiritual perfection will help him along the upright path.
"In the path that a man wishes to go, he is led" [Makkos 10b]
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