[Avodah] Ends and Means Must Be Pure

[Micha Berger]

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 08:41:21AM -0500, Prof. Levine wrote:
> It is most significant that here, at the laying of the cornerstone of
> the Jewish people, a curse is imposed upon any violent outburst that
> runs counter to justice and morality, even if it is intended for the common
> good.

Okay, so we disagree with might makes right. But I fail to seek the
connection to "...means must be pure."

Yir'avam b Yo'ash was a far from pure means, and yet EY reached its
largest under his melukhah.

The problem with focusing on purity is that it's never fully obtainable.
Besides, HQBH values the good in the mixture -- things don't just cancel
eachother out.

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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