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Midyan vs. Moav: Moral Responsibility for Incitement, A Spark of Goodness, Mitzvos Aren't Cancelled (Ramban - Pinchas 25:18)

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Why attack Midyan? And why does Moav seem to get off scot-free? 2 lessons from Midyan, 3 from Moav.

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