The Bible is the definition – in fact the first, best, hence only, of right and wrong, good vs. evil, kind vs. cruel (for example “Do not take revenge” – in our society, and in movie after movie, taking revenge is seen as the ultimate in manhood – in fact, it just shows, the ultimate in childishness – for example, if a child said to a mother, “I hate you;” If the mother got furious, it would show, she is a child – in other words, the difference between maturity or immaturity) However, Chassidus is the mechanism! for example, we all know that if someone offends us, our instinct is to take revenge (is this because we are immature – obviously – for example, everyone is impressed with Nelson Mandela’s ability to forgive – I spoke to Mr. Gavin, who was the campaign manager for Nelson Mandela and he told me, that Nelson Mandela never forgave anyone, he Never Took Offence!) Chassidus lifts us beyond pettiness, it gives us the tools of angels, it makes the earthbound grow wings
By zevi770 · August 5, 2015