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Purim: The Power of a Good Word
The story of Purim teaches us a profound lesson: a single well-placed word of truth can overturn an entire empire of evil. During the climactic moment in the Book of Esther, King Ahasuerus finally realizes the extent of Haman’s wicked plot. Yet, the king’s anger lacked a clear direction until a man named Harbonah spoke up.
Harbonah, a non Jew servant of the king, pointed out a specific detail: Haman had already prepared a gallows fifty cubits high to hang Mordechai—the very man who had previously saved the King’s life. With that one sentence, the King’s hesitation vanished. He commanded, "Hang him [Haman] upon it!" The lesson for us is clear: A single statement of goodness or a testimony of truth can shift the scales of destiny. Even if you are an observer in a vast event, your voice has the power to…
Thank you for the insight Rabbi. Wonderful to hear from you. Our Sunday morning class did not happen so I have been concerned about the safety of the noahide Academy Rabbis. I will not use the word worry because that would be lack of emuna, but I will say I was concerned. Emuna/bitachon 24/7. BH.