| “And HaShem said to Moshe, ‘Speak to the Kohanim, the sons of Aaron.’” The Kohanim are holy, and their service in the Temple is sacred. Yet HaShem was concerned that the Kohanim might develop a sense of pride due to their elevated role. Therefore, He instructed Moshe to emphasize that the Kohanim did not attain their holiness through personal merit. Instead, their sanctity derives from Aaron, their ancestor, who bequeathed to them this privilege.
This perspective was meant to instill a deep sense of humility in the Kohanim, reminding them that their status results from Divine grace, not self-achievement.
All spiritual attainments—good character traits, Torah wisdom, and mitzvot—are gifts freely granted by HaShem. The more we recognize our accomplishments rooted in HaShem’s kindness, the more humility we cultivate.
Today: When reciting "Shema Yisrael," pause to reflect on the truth that your Torah learning, mitzvah observance, and moral strengths are not self-generated—they are gifts from HaShem. The more often you engage in this reflection, the more deeply humility will take root within you. Once true humility is acquired, the foundation for all other good character traits is firmly established. Based on the commentary of the Bat Eiyan.
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