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Acharei Mos

Leviticus 16:1 - 18:30

"And you shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, which a person shall do and live by them, I am the Almighty." (Leviticus 18:5)

What lesson for life can we learn from the words "and live by them"?

When you do mitzvot they should be done with life -- that is, with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. This makes your whole being come alive.

There is no comparison between doing a mitzvah feeling oppressed or forced as opposed to doing the mitzvah with joy and excitement. The life of a person who lives with joy is a life of pleasure and elevation -- and one which motivates others. When they see how much enjoyment you have from doing good deeds, they will be motivated to emulate your behavior.

"My ordinances you shall do, and My statutes you shall observe, to walk with them, I am the Lord, Your God." (Lev. 18:4).

What does the Torah mean "to walk with them?"

The words "to walk with them" mean that a person needs to walk from one level to the next level. That is, a person should constantly strive to grow and elevate himself.

Recognize the challenge or obstacle, set yourself to overcome it, make a plan, take action ... and take pleasure that you made the effort!

Forbidden fruit is responsible for many a bad jam. stay away from bad people and ideas. Everything that starts bad is unlikely to end well.

It's not what you are that is holding you back, it is what you think you are not.

Shabbat Shalom,

Rav Tank

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