Thursday, June 14, 2007

S. 89 - Come to Purify

One who comes to purify will be assisted - this Teaching is in Yoma 38b ( the bottom line ).

This is the same principle we have been learning all the time from Makos 10b. But how does this differ ? What is the unique nuance of this teaching ?
As a matter of fact the source we quote in Yoma is the third source of the 3 which are quoted in Makos.
Rashi explains that one who desires to join with the humble righteous will be granted favor & they will accept him as it says in Mishlei.
The gemara in Yoma continues to add
If a person sanctifies himself a small amount - Hashem will help him do a large amount.
If he sanctifies himself below - he will be helped above.
If he does so in this world - he will be helped in the world to come.
What are these three levels ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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