The spies’ report about the Land teaches us that fear sows the seeds of exile, while faith, as demonstrated by Caleb and Joshua, sows the seeds of redemption.
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai Part 3 in a series on Generosity and Stewardship
Parashat Emor Part 2 in a series on Generosity and Stewardship
Emunah (Faith) is not simply intellectual belief, regardless of how sincere or authentic that belief is. The Jewish understanding of emunah is steadfastness and fidelity toward God, which includes belief but is incomplete without faithful obedience to God.
We are created for good works that we are to walk in today. It is too small a thing only to be saved for the world to come!