Tsav – Weekly Torah Portion 2019
Moses is gathering, under the natural inclination of the spirit, to come near the Creator. The awakening of the wish to serve is another aspect of humans trying to approach. That human who’s spirit is not under the dominion of its life. So, part of what is given to Aaron is the ability to purify oneself in order to be able to approach. The natural inclination of the spirit, which attained this feeling and standing in front of the Creator, is supervising the priesthood. Priesthood – all those who wish to be in service, but discover in themselves they are under a different control.
The burned offering, burning all night, is a beacon of this possibility. Even though there isn’t yet a full revelation of the spirit in his life, there is a possibility of wishing to happen.
Standing straight wishing to offer, one’s life – not giving it away, but giving it – to something that is inclusive of the life of the spirit.
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