Do my intentions matter? If I mean well, but still hurt someone, do my positive intentions make a difference eventhough the outcome is negative? They say "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." On the one hand, results are important regardless of intent, but there are times that I would like to think that my having "meant well" counts for something. How much does it count?

Listen to Soul Talk with Rabbi David Aaron and Leora Mandel to learn How Good Are Good Intentions?

Soul Talk 06NOV2025 - PODCAST