Torah Is A Protective Sanctuary \ Parashat Shelach
D'var Torah: The incident of the spies is disconcerting. After all the open miracles that HaShem performed for Klal Yisrael, how could their faith crumble so quickly and so absolutely? We find that during the year that Klal Yisrael encamped at Mount Sinai they did not sin. Yet, as soon as they left Mount Sinai they fell into a series of sins, culminating in the sin of the spies. As long as Klal Yisrael was at Mount Sinai the holiness of the Torah protected them from the influence of the "negative impulse." When they left Mount Sinai and their heartfelt dedication to Torah, they fell vulnerable to the influence of the "negative impulse."
Moral: Torah study creates a protective sanctuary that inspires us with holiness and keeps the "negative impulse" at bay and subdued.
Application: Envision Klal Yisrael encamped at Mount Sinai. Sense the holy atmosphere that permeates the hearts and souls of Klal Yisrael. Imagine Moshe Rabenu teaching Torah to Klal Yisrael, and see the rays of light emanating from his countenance. Learn Torah on a regular basis and keep the negative impulse in-check. Rejoice in your commitment to good deeds, proper speech, and pleasing character traits (Based on the commentary of the M'harshah, Shabbot 116a) |
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