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How did Bnei Yisrael fall so low as to sin with the daughters of Moav?
Moreover, they served idols most despicably. Their sin can be traced to
the beginning of the subject. The words, “Israel settled” indicate that Bnei
Yisrael sought to “take a break” before entering Eretz Yisrael. When the
Yetzer Hara sees a person loosen his grip on Torah study, he causes him
to sin, as we are told, “One sin leads to another.”
A person is created to be a worker. Idleness brings to boredom, which
leads to sin. When Yaakov Avinu wished to sit in peace, the tragedy of
Yosef fell upon him.
“Whoever reviews halachot is guaranteed a portion in the World to
Come.” The word (reviews) has the same root as the word
(change). And the word (halachot) stems from the word
(walking). Learning halachot causes a transformation within a person,
causing an awakening. He calculates his standing. This will eventually
lead him on the path toward Hashem. # 26347-EYAL-6

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