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Purposeful, But Despised

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There is nothing—no thing or event—that must be, that forces itself upon G‑d. All is deliberate, all has intent and purpose. And the ultimate good is hidden in that purpose.

Nevertheless, our G‑d is a G‑d that creates things He does not desire. Things about which we scream, sometimes in horror, sometimes in indignant outrage, "Why did You do this? How could You?!"

And all we receive is a silent tear from heaven.

Yet even the things He does not desire, they too have purpose.

Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.
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April 12, 2010
purposeful but hated
We all await the unfolding of the mystery.
Anonymous
md
February 7, 2007
Who is weeping that tear???????????
Thinking about it, makes me hold my breath.
Michal
Passau, Germany
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