The
Orhot Tzadikkim brings down in the Sha’ar of Ratzon (the chapter on will) the
verse from Sefer Misheli (Proverbs) that Shelomo HaMelech (King Solomon) wrote.
Shelomo wrote in Chapter 12 Verse 15: “Ve’Shomeah Le’Etzah Hacham,” he
who listens to advice is a wise man. Orhot Tzadikkim explains that the
verse is not only saying that the person’s ear hears the advice but rather the
individual hears and wants to do whatever the advice said to do. The
pasuk is promoting ACTION and not only listening. The entire Torah can be
accomplished through the middah of ratzon (the characteristic trait of
longing and desire) and also all of the blessings and admonitions.
What
does this have to do with our Parasha, Parashat Yitro? The first words of
Parashat Yitro include “VaYishma Yitro Kohen Midyan Hoten Moshe,” Now
Moshe’s father in law, Yitro, the chieftan of Midian, heard all that G-d
had done… What is so special about Yitro? The Torah proves that he HEARD
(according to Rashi) about the Battle with Amalek and the great miracle when
the Red Sea split! But according to commentary on the Torah from last Parasha,
when Am Yisrael saw the sea split ALL THE WATERS ACROSS THE GLOBE SPLIT AS
WELL!
So
why is it so special that the Torah testifies about Yitro’s hearing
capabilities. Yitro wasn’t anyone so different then other people in Midian or
other Egyptians or Europeans or Jews?! The answer is in the secret behind the
word heard. Yitro actually took what he saw TO ACTION. Everyday
in our lives we experience endless situations, issues, controversies that force
us to make decisions or just makes us take a moment to think about G-d and
spirituality (and where we fall in all of it). Yitro was the individual in
society today who reads the news about Israel and says: “Wow! Look how many
miracles Hashem does for the people of Israel and the Jews across the world!
Look how beautiful that flower is and how Hashem supports the growth for that
plant. Now I am going to learn from this to live a life with Hashem and
not just let it pass.” Yitro cared about his spirituality.
How
much do we care (talking to myself)? How much do we actually say “No” to the
evil inclination and stand strong against all our incorrect desires for drugs,
alcohol, temptations, lust, overeating, etc.? Shabbat is great because we have
extra spiritual strength to say “No” and use our spiritual engines to stay
kadosh (holy)!
SHABBAT SHALOM!
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