We have mentioned previously that the process of Tzimtzum (constriction) by which Hashem hid himself within the world (עולם = hidden) was in order for man to makes Hashem's honor manifest in the world.
Why did Hashem wish to empower man to bring His honor into the world? Why didn't Hashem just do it Himself?
This was done in order to empower man to become more God-like. The hallmark of God is that He is a giver and never a receiver. By creating this paradigm, Hashem was creating the illusion, but one which appears real within our world, that man is a giver as well, making man God-like.
Why did Hashem wish to empower man to bring His honor into the world? Why didn't Hashem just do it Himself?
This was done in order to empower man to become more God-like. The hallmark of God is that He is a giver and never a receiver. By creating this paradigm, Hashem was creating the illusion, but one which appears real within our world, that man is a giver as well, making man God-like.
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