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We learn from Gemara Shabbos that as we get to the World to Come we are asked a sequence of questions such as "Were you honest in business? Did you set aside time to learn Torah? etc."

I was asked if this included being asked if we availed ourselves of all opportunities to learn Torah? For example, as we say in Sh'ma, did we learn Torah with all of our resources?

And in particular, how this applies to internet Torah learning.

For those who use computer technology, and for whom internet Torah content is accessible, will we be asked if we used this powerful resource well?

In a similar context my rabbi explained that internet Torah learning is such a powerful capability entrusted to our generation that we will be held accountable if we don't use it.

I'm seeking any comments which help expound upon the meaning of these sequence of questions per the Gemara which would apply to this aspect.
 
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I don't understand. Why would we be asked these questions? G-d would already know all the answers!

Unless perhaps it's just a formality to get US to think about how we've lived our lives, so that we will understand the type of afterlife that is assigned to us.
 
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It's also meant to be used as a constant reminder for a Jew to continue going on the correct path throughout one's life.

Yes, G-d knows all, but we still have the choice to do good or bad, and we always need to be reminded that at the "end of the day" we'll be asked how we chose in our daily battle.
 
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