People See What They Want to See

Pirkei Avot 3:3

Abarbanel: This Mishna is a continuation of the previous two mishnayot (how to avoid sin). R' Chananya says intellectual arguments (3:1) and fear of government (3:2) won't work. The way to avoid sin is by engaging in Torah.

Delivered at the OU Israel Center, June 4th, 2018 (21 Sivan 5778)