Shavuot: Bridging the Infinite Gap Between a Human Being and the Almighty
Maimonides' Mishneh Torah (Laws of Kings 8:10–11) states that the Torah and its commandments were given to Jews and those who convert. On the other hand, it mandates that all of humanity should follow the universal code, the Seven Noahide Laws because it was given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.
This raises a question: If these universal 7 laws are moral, why isn't it enough for a non-Jew to follow them based on their own conscience or intellect? Why must a non-Jew explicitly follow them because G-d commanded them through Moses at Mt. Sinai?
The answer lies in the transformative shift initiated at Mt. Sinai. The Torah was given to the Jewish people to bridge the gap between the spiritual and physical worlds, elevating all of existence. This huge task requires everyone's cooperation. It's not just about good behavior; it's about making all of creation reflect its divine essence.
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Baruk Hashem. I particulary like the point on intention being key. Its subtle yet so crucial.