When we refer to the kingdom of God, what are the borders of this kingdom, and who is the enemy? Of course, we mean it in a metaphysical sense.
According to Jewish tradition, God created a force called the “evil inclination” (yetzer hara) to counterbalance the natural tendency of man to seek spiritual growth and relate to Godliness. (This force is not an independent power, but only doing the will of its Creator in order to test mankind.)
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Author: Avi Geller
Keywords: Satan, Adversary, Yetzer hara, Yetzer ha ra, Yezer hara, Yezer ha ra, Yetser hara, Yetser ha ra, Evil inclination, Fallen angel, God Satan, Satan Evil Inclination, Devil, Devil Satan, Wicked One, Battling the wicked one, Wickedness in high places, Wicked force, Spiritual warfare, Spiritual battle, Kingdom of the LORD, Kingdom of Yahweh, Kingdom of YHWH, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Ha shanah, Rosh Hashannah, Rosh Ha Shannah
Bible reference(s): Ephesians 6:11-13, Ephesians 6:16
Source: “Rosh Hashanah: The Shofar Helps Us Reclaim Our Citizenship,” chabad.org.
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