The Sefer ha'Chinuch says that Korbanot are animals because they lack a divine purpose, they only live to fill desires; and our desires and lack of following Hashem's commandments and our tendency to give in to our animal-like instincts is what causes sin.
Our reflection needs to be an understanding that our sin is acting like animals act, and we must understand that if we can't overcome our instincts then we will also deserve death, just like the animal we sacrifice dies.
Korbanot are designed to get rid of our animal instincts.
Although I don't completely agree with the Sefer ha'Chinuch, I think his explanation is logical. Often times we need something physical to represent something spiritual so we can fully understand the spiritual aspect of our life. By seeing the animal, that represents our own desires and instincts, die we begin to understand what could potentially happen to us if we continue to act on our desires and instincts.
Do you think that what the Sefer ha'Chinuch has to say makes any sense?
I think that what he says makes sense, although I don't agree either.
ReplyDeleteI think it was important that you pointed out that what he said is logical even though you disagree. Sometimes things can make sense and we just don't like it so we don't listen, but that does not mean that there is no value to what is being said.
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