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We learned that Avraham considered Lot to be his brother, part of his family. Even after Lot went mekedem, away from G-d, Avraham considered him to be his brother. I think this is an important lesson for everyone. Just because someone "goes off the derech" or is no longer religious, or as religious as you, or as religious as they once were, we shouldn't judge them. We should'nt stop considering them family or friends, and we can't stop loving them. Hold back your judgement and disappointment/ and or disapproval, and keep on having a relationship with that person, or some kind of place in your life for them.
Very nicely said Zahava, I liked how you took this idea into everyday life since I feel like this is what we should do with the torah: Make it applicable for today and learn from it.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of this "Interpretations: Zahava Style". I think that what you're saying here is very important. It is not our position to judge other people for what they do, it is God's job. Whatever they do between them and God is their business. You should not stop being friends with somebody just because they don't believe as much as you do. Very nice, Z.
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