Sunday, December 8, 2013

We are almost at the end of Kohelet. This past week we started learning the final speech of the ירא אלקים. He starts by responding to the חכם by saying he can't hear what people think so he is not better then God. We do not always have an understanding of things. Knowledge is sometimes limited. The ירא אלקים tells the עמל that things are accomplished and we, and the plants, do make progress. He tells the נהנה that there is a God and you will be held accountable for your actions. The ירא אלקים says to participate in the world and know you will be held responsible for your actions. I think this does make sense. He is telling everyone their reality. The ירא אלקים is making a good point right now. Why not try? It is good to keep in mind that you will be judged in the future.

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  1. I think that knowing we will be judged is one of the most important things. It decided what our actions will be like and impacts all of our decisions. Knowing that Hashem is in charge of us and is judging us makes us act like civilized humans and good jews. We should for sure try to make a difference and knowing we will be judged if we try just makes it so much more meaningful and important.

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