It seem logical what you say. Why should anyone create an universe? The Sages explain: He wants us the Jews to be his holy people. Does God enjoy my keeping the mitzvot? It seems farfetched.
Good fathers seek to give their children abundant life. Following his mitzvot gives us a better life even though it may not give us what most people see as the "good life".
It was made by him for him. For his purpose. Just like you made your children for your purpose. Not that He may have many other purposes other than just us but that's all we've been told.
True every word except the day-to-day sentence. He will not force you to have a relationship with him but you can, and he wants that.
ReplyDeleteIt seem logical what you say. Why should anyone create an universe? The Sages explain: He wants us the Jews to be his holy people. Does God enjoy my keeping the mitzvot? It seems farfetched.
DeleteGood fathers seek to give their children abundant life. Following his mitzvot gives us a better life even though it may not give us what most people see as the "good life".
DeleteSo the universe is all about God's vicarious fatherhood?
DeleteIt was made by him for him. For his purpose. Just like you made your children for your purpose. Not that He may have many other purposes other than just us but that's all we've been told.
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