בס”ד
Let’s imagine a person trying to connect with someone who is very rich and busy. The ordinary person would not be able to connect with the important person unless the important person gave him instructions on what to do. By following the instructions, the ordinary person connects with the important person. This is just a parable. Similarly, by fulfilling the commandments, the ordinary person connects with the Infinite Creator.
The Hebrew word mitzvah, derived from tzavta (connecting). Each commandment is a thread that ties the person to the Holy One, blessed be He. Through these acts, the person gains value by aligning with the Creator’s will. The mitzvah connects a limited human being with the Holy One, blessed be He, who commanded the mitzvah. The mitzvah creates an infinite connection between the person and the Creator, when the person fulfills His commands.
The person himself is incapable of creating a connection between himself and the Creator. From the person’s own intrinsic value, there is no way to bridge the gap between the finite and infinite. When the Holy One, blessed be He, gave us His commandments, He thereby gave a pathway to connect with Him.
The 7 Noahide Commandments offer a pathway for connection. They are more than moral guidelines—they are Divine invitations. Just as an ordinary person cannot approach a great leader without guidance, humanity cannot reach the Infinite Creator through human ability. The mitzvot, as expressions of His will, bridge this gap. Through these acts, the person’s existence gains meaning.
Source: Likutei Sichos, Volume 7, Page 30
By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein
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