This week we learned what seems to be the epilogue of Eicha. I love the way ירמיהו ends the megillah. I think it is a great way to finish expressing his feelings. He exclaims that G0d has punished them and rejected their prayers and has made his point. So why does he continue to punish?
G0d is seen as a father figure to us. When a parent punishes their child, they punish, but they do not hold grudges. They punish, teach them the lesson, and then get on with loving their child the same way they did before he did wrong. Why would you continue punishing them if they get what they did wrong and have nothing else to learn.
Yes, the Jews did admit that what they did was wrong. But maybe, they still have more to learn about their sins. Taking responsibility is just one step to fixing your mistake. Understanding what you can do the next time to avoid sinning again is a step closer to G0d's forgiveness. This I think was what the Jews lacked in their progress for being forgotten.
This is a wonderful lesson that we can try to incorporate into our lives. It is easy to recognize all of the sins we do. But it is harder to prevent them for next time. We need to be productive, so that we do not sin again.
I love when G-d is looked at as a father figure because it really shows the true relationship between us and him. We are always described as the children of the covenant, the covenant that Hashem made with Avraham who would eventually become "Av Hamon L'Goim."
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