Walk With Sincere Purpose!

Ha' Azinu - 

Tishrei 12/13, 5776  September 25/26, 2015

Walk With Sincere Purpose

“Is this the way you repay G-D…..Is he not your Father, your Master? He made and established you.” (32:6)

The Torah teaches us that a person who expects his/her children to grow into G-d fearing and loving people while he/she walks and continues to follow a deviated path, that at times might even seem lackadaisical, should honestly realize that he/she is NOT just acting for him/herself, but for his/her own child, and those persons they surround!  In fact, their own friends, family, and surrounding community! Even if a parent sent his/her child to the finest school in town, he/she MUST also augment the most correct behaviors to set an example and be a fine teacher in their own environment as well.  Plainly said, “Lead by example!”  Be a stand up human being, not just in your own home, but in your community, and beyond.

This same love and affection & lofty expectations which he/she has for his/her child can be paralleled to your relationship with G-d!    The purpose of G-d’s creation is definitely altruistic, so that G-d may reward you for following certain precepts and walking a particular path.  It most definitely easier said than done! Practice, practice, and practice!!!!!!!!!!!! Proactive practice makes perfect!!!

We all fall from perfect, and we must always remember our true obligations, not just as a parent, not just as a friend, not just as one of many…..BUT as a loving and endearing  person to ALL, and ALL the responsibilities that go with the assigned position.

Yes, do we have a decision? Absolutely!  Your actions do indeed speak louder than your words!  Thanks Mom and Dad for that one, as they shared that exact thought, that exact practice into both my brother and me! 

With leading by example, comes the ultimate responsibility – you’re not just hopefully doing the right thing on the outside, but you should always couple that with your thoughts/actions on the inside! Then and only then,  You’re SHOWING what the right thing is by YOUR own actions! Make a positive and honest impact!