G‑d is better grasped in actions than in ideas.
Maamar Margala B’Fumei D’Rava, 5740.
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S
U.K.
March 21, 2017
Truth
For Brett
Never in the History of man has anyone been forced into Judaism, or more importantly loving HaShem.
The Torah was given to the Israelites and this is clearly explained here and in the Torah.
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Brett
Summerland BC
March 20, 2017
philosophy
Total agreement. The problem is so many religious leaders in the western world are trained in philosophy. The idea is the chief goal of philosophy taught in higher learning institutions. Many destructive Christian doctrines such as the trinity have come from "the idea" at the expense of diminishing the revelation of God and His Torah.
Judaism clearly sees the Christian errors stemming from the idea. Can they see their own?
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Joe
March 20, 2017
Is it true to say "actions" or should it read "mitzvot"?
(I might say actions in regards to David Avdi or Bayom Hasheini)
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S
U.K.
March 20, 2017
Nice Zac
I liked your comment Zac
HaShem the intriguing enigma, utilises mans mind, heart and soul in a positive way with Mitvos and Torah study otherwise man reverts to beastly matters
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S
U.K.
March 20, 2017
Nice Zac
I liked your comment Zac
HaShem the intriguing enigma, utilises mans mind, heart and soul in a positive way with Mitvos and Torah study otherwise man reverts to beastly matters
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zak
San Diego
October 19, 2014
Thought and action, a beginning to a end For who is man to compare what he does not know? For all of thought was given so he may experience action. There by being part of His creation. For when one rests, both thought and action become the same space and given that to which compare. For when one says: There is no end in sight; he beholds the beginning. Reply
G-d never abandoned us, even during the holocaust Because each of us is a piece of G-d. We are each a microcosm of our heavenly Creator. That's what is meant by being created in the image of G-d. Our ultimate divine mission is to become more like our Creator, in love and wisdom. And our daily thoughts, words, and actions will reflect our progress.