According to Rav Hirsch, the snake wanted Chava to follow her instinctual desires because that's what he, as an animal, knew to be honest and true. As a human, with an understanding of the difference between our instincts vs Gods words, was meant to recognize the snake as cunning.
Can you think of a time when you or a friend actively chose to follow what you/they were told to do rather than follow your/their instincts and/or desires? What guides our decisions, our instincts or what we're told is right? When do you trust your instincts and when do you trust what you're told?
This one time I chose to do my homework even though I wanted to watch tv. I normally trust what I'm told unless it's a life or death matter
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Deleteone time I asked a friend to come with me to "the bathroom" during a class, and they hesitated at first but then she disregarded her instincts and went with me. But at least there was that moment of hesitation if you know what I mean...
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Sometimes when I'm studying for tests I get a little distracted and I want to be on my phone or go hang out with friends but then I think about how important it is to study and I get myself back on track. I always try to follow what I'm told and make smart choices.
ReplyDeleteYes there were a few times that I followed my instincts. I think it is our brain or our thoughts that guide our instincts and what we feel is right. I trust my instincts when I feel like there was something wrong with what I was told, but there are also many times that a follow the things I was told.
ReplyDeleteI think it's definitely easier to trust your instincts and desires rather than logically thinking about it however logically, after one thinks about it they may make the better decision instead of going with the first thing that came to Mind because they are looking at a situation from a different perspective. A time I followed what I was told to do instead of my desires would also have to be for school because sometimes if I am given class time to work on something or even studying at home, I'd rather not do the work and would rather go on my phone or do other things but then you remember that you're still gonna have to do the work or study at one point so might as well do it now than later.
ReplyDeleteSometimes when I have homework or a project due that week I procrastinate into doing them the next day. But then I think what if something comes up and I can't end up doing it. I have the time so I may as well do it now. I try to make the right choices. I trust what my mom tells me or people older than me but I still have my instincts kept to the side.
ReplyDeleteI honestly can't remember a specific event when I did what I was told rather than follow my instincts. I think it depends on the situation and how we're brought up that determines how we react. It's easiest to follow our instincts, but it's not always necessarily better. Sometimes our instincts are right, but sometimes it's better to listen to someone else. I mostly follow what other people tell me, but sometimes I follow my instincts. It really depends on the situation.
ReplyDeleteEverytime I do my homework I am doing what im told and not what I want to do. As Im typng this I want to be watching youtube or be on facebook even though I love learning torah. It really depends on the situation which one I would follow i guess
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DeleteI have been in several situations where I am tempted to use my phone or watch tv even though I have homework or studying to do. I may want to use my phone or watch tv but I know that doing my homework and studying is more important. Although I think it is important to trust your instincts there are some situations where the right thing to do is to listen to someone else.
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I chose to do homework rather than hangout with my friends even though I had a lot of work. It was worth it in the end and I usually go with my gut. -Clara
ReplyDeleteSo like right now I was debating whether I should make up the blog posts tht I missed and then I was Lke well it's the right thing to do. So sometimes it's the way u want to be seen by people tht affects whether u do the right thing or just act on instinct. Sometimes it is easier to just go with what ur feeling in tht moment
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