Then Tobiah called Raphael and said to him: "Brother Azariah, take along with you four servants and two camels and travel to Rages. Go to Gabael's house and give him this bond. Get the money and then bring him along with you to the wedding celebration. You witnessed the oath that Raguel has sworn; I cannot violate his oath." For you know that my father is counting the days. If I should delay my return by a single day, I would cause him intense grief. (Tobit 9: 1-4)

In a modern short-story, film, or television episode this is almost certainly where Tobiah would - overwhelmed by his good fortune - forget the purpose of his journey.

But Tobiah does not forget. Neither is he so obsessed with the journey as to offend Raguel. He recognizes the purpose can be achieved another way.

Tobiah trusts Raphael to claim Tobit's treasure. By extending this trust he can honor his purpose, his father, and his father-in-law (and Raphael).

Largely via the Greek tradition we are accustomed to the hero struggling with his hubris, usually some aspect of personal pride that leads the great man to betray others... and his fundamental identity.

So far Tobiah impresses with his heroic humility. Tobiah depends on his own intelligence, courage, and readiness to act. But he consistently applies these skills to serving those with whom he is in relationship.