Bahá’í Explorations

This passage from Deuteronomy, by Moses, is a powerful call to action that emphasizes the importance of choice and its consequences. By invoking heaven and earth as witnesses, it underscores the gravity of the decision presented to the Israelites: choosing between life and death, blessing and curse. The exhortation to “choose life” reflects a recurring theme in the Torah, encouraging individuals to make decisions that lead to prosperity and continuity for themselves and future generations. This choice is not merely a personal one but holds collective significance, impacting the community and progeny. The passage serves as a reminder of the profound agency humans possess and the moral responsibility to make decisions that foster life and well-being.

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;


Moses, Torah – Devarim (Deuteronomy), 895
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