Parasha Reflections – Mishpatim
Okay, we’re on the way. We’ve
Been told the rules: play fair, be nice,
Don’t beat the slaves. The Ancient Holy
One, who introduced Himself to Moshe in
The name of all those guys — I forget, the
Great great great grandpas — He said
He’s gonna look after us, as long as we
Follow the rules — don’t hit anyone,
Don’t cheat, play fair, be nice to strangers, don’t
Beat the slaves. SoHe’s sending someone to make sure we Get to wherever we’re going, as long as we Follow Moshe. Okay, I guess. Better a stroll In the desert than brick making in Egypt.
By the way, could you pass the onions?
Ex 23:20-22 I am sending an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have made ready. Pay heed to him and obey him. Do not defy him, for he will not pardon your offenses, since My Name is in him; but if you obey him and do all that I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes.