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2 Weekly Message Thoughts on the Parsha from Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar Shabbos Lech Lecha “Since the Torah was given, the correct sequence of Man’s avoda is: First, removal of the orla “foreskin” (The layer of dullness, insensitivity of the body) then of the speech, then of the heart – deed, speech, then thought. Our Father Abraham, who lived prior to the giving of the Torah, however, first recognized his Creator – thought; then he disseminated G-dliness – speech; and finally circumcision – removal of the orla -deed. (Hayom Yom Cheshvan 7)” It is important to recognize the reverse order of behavior dictated by Torah to that dictated by general human conditions. For a person to commit to certain actions or deeds he/she first attempts to understand the concept with proper analysis, synthesis and rational deductive thinking. Once the concept is comprehended, one attempts to have complete clarity and structure which is verified by being able to verbalize, or articulate and publicly defend that position to others. Only then does one integrate that idea into his own behavior and practical action. This order of events is represented by Abraham who first researched and analyzed Monotheism from the age of 3 to 48 when he intellectually concluded that G-d exists and is the Creator, Owner and Conductor of the Universe and all that exists within it. Then he began to promulgate and proclaim that belief and its obvious beneficial consequences. Then at the age of 99 did he implement those conclusions in the vital act of circumcision – first thought, then speech then action. After Revelation, when the Jewish People became G-d’s Nation and were given a G-dly, Holy, Torah way of life, the order of living pattern was dramatically altered. First we have action as an 8 day old child is circumcised. Then speech is integrated as the child is taught Torah terms and concepts as soon as he/she is able to speak and only then is he exposed to intellectually compelling thought and ideas; action, speech and then thought. Though it seems more logical to pursue the first method of behavioral modification and training, the Torah gives us a radically different approach which is very successful. The Mitzvos which G-d formulated for us to fulfill have special powers that transcend ordinary methods of inculcation. Mitzvos by their Divine nature and supra-rational energy have the capacity to infuse the performer of the Mitzvah with an intrinsic force that not only influences but actually molds one’s speech and thought. This is why it is important to do the Mitzvah even before we fully comprehend it and why the Children of Israel prefaced “Naaseh” – we will do - to “Nishmah” – we will understand. Abraham, our first Father, engineered our genetic physiology to be able to receive the enormous gift of Mitzvahs that allows us to infuse and imbue ourselves and our children with G-dly life and spirit even when our minds have not yet reached that level. When we do what is G-d’s will – we will eventually feel, understand and internalize it. Have a good Shabbos and a great week. FULLY SPONSORED
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