Machshava:

Tomer Devora 

Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: Tomer Devorah 2014

Description

The first perek. The tzelem Elokim (image of G-d) that we have is in the physical manifestation of Hashem's middos (qualities), but is only truly expressed in the actions that we do. When something presents itself in a certain way but really acts in a way inconsistent with its true nature it is called 'kazav'. Hashem speaks to us through our nature and our talent, wants us to serve Hashem through them. Another understanding of 'kazav' is that it means not living up to our potential. Hashem forgives us whenever we act according the thirteen middos of rachamim (mercy), not only by saying them. The 13 middos as they appear in Micah are called the 'upper secret' by the Zohar because they have a tremendous power to lift us higher than the 13 middos in the Torah. The further we are away from Hashem, the more clear He communicates how much He loves us.