Daf Yomi - Yoma 85 - Arrogance is a Sin Between Man and his Fellow

Daf Yomi - Yoma 85 - Arrogance is a Sin Between Man and his Fellow

The Mishnah states that Yom Kippur atones for sins between man and HaShem but Yom Kippur does not atone for sins between man and his fellow until he appeases his fellow. Rav Shach zt”l is quoted in the Sefer Machsheves Mussar (page 109) as having said that one who is arrogant or who constantly seeks honor may erroneously assume that this is a sin between man and HaShem, but this thought is a grave mistake. In truth, the arrogant person or one who seeks honor is slighting his friend, as he is demonstrating that he is better than others, and for such sins one must seek forgiveness from his fellow and only then will Yom Kippur atone for his sins.