IMAGE OF G-D

We’re told that human beings were “made in the image of G-d.” What does that mean? Obviously, the Creator is omniscient, omnipotent entity without limitations of any type.

Well, it basically means that we should emulate G-d’s benign, benevolent manner. Another way to approach this concept is to remember the statement of the great Hebrew sage, Hillel, “That which is offensive to you, don’t do to others.”
Here are a few ideas:

1. Try to be punctual when you have a meeting;
2. Don’t speak loudly on your iphone when other people are nearby (not everyone is interested in knowing about the trip you are planning)
3. Look at people when they are speaking to you (it’s not the time to multi-task)
4. Have your credit card out before you get the total price of your items is computed at the supermarket, don’t needlessly delay the people on line behind you by beginning to look for it when the final amount is calculated;
5. Sneeze or cough into our arm pit, not into the open air;
6. Let people into your traffic lane when it’s practical to do so;
7. Try not to raise your voice when speaking with others; if you each see a particular issue differently, just let it be, etc.

It’s really not hard to be “G-dlike.”