The last Sugiyah of our massekhet deals with an עִיר הַנִּדַּחַת (ir nedakhat), a town with the majority of its residence have turned to idolatry. “If you hear it said, of one of the towns that your God YHVH is giving you to dwell in, that some scoundrels from among you have gone and subverted the inhabitants of their town, saying, “Come let us worship other gods”—whom you have not experienced—you shall investigate and inquire and interrogate thoroughly. If it is true, the fact is established—that abhorrent thing was perpetrated in your midst—put the inhabitants of that town to the sword and put its cattle to the sword. Doom it and all that is in it to destruction: gather all its spoil into the open square, and burn the town and all its spoil as a holocaust to your God YHVH. And it shall remain an everlasting ruin, never to be rebuilt.” (Deuteronomy 13:13-17) We learn about the laws of an ir nedakhat now in the very last Mishna because those inhabitants lose their portion in the World-To-Come as stated in the Mishna on daf TB Sanhedrin 111b. According to Rabbi Eliezer an ir nedakhat never existed and never will exist, and its writing in the Torah is for the sake of “seeking and receiving reward.”
The punishment for a person who turns to idolatry is
different from the community that turns to idolatry. The person who worships
idolatry’s punishment is death by stoning, but his relatives inherit his money.
The people of an ir nedakhat’s
punishment is death by burning and all their worldly possessions are burned in
the town square.
To qualify to be an ir nedakhat, more than 50% of the inhabitants have to turn to
idolatry. That means there might be some loyal Jews still remaining in the city.
Their lives are spared along with all their movable property that exists
outside the city. However, their movable property and money inside the city
limits are burnt along with their idolatrous neighbors.
On today’s daf
TB Sanhedrin 112 Rabbi Shimon provides a reason why isn’t righteous property
and money inside the city spared. “Rabbi Shimon said: For what reason does the Torah say
that the property of the righteous that is in it shall be destroyed? Why
must they suffer for the sins of others? The reason is: Who caused the
righteous to live in this city inhabited by wicked people? It is their
property that tied them to this city; therefore, their property is destroyed.”
(Sefaria.org translation)
The longer a
good person stays in the company of bad people the better chance they will
influence him to go off the straight and narrow path. Neha Jadeja
gives good advice how to avoid outsider and bad influences.
How to Avoid outsider and Bad influences
Bad influences and outsiders can have a negative impact on your life.
It is important to be aware of these people and avoid them whenever possible.
Here are some tips to help you avoid bad influences and outsiders:
1. Be cautious of
people who are not like you. If someone does not share your values or beliefs,
they may not have your best interests at heart.
2. Be wary of people
who are critical of you. If someone is constantly putting you down, they are
probably not worth your time.
3. Avoid people who
pressure you into doing things you don't want to do. These people may try to
control you and may not have your best interests at heart.
4. Be cautious of
people who are manipulative. If someone is always trying to control or
manipulate you, they are probably not worth your time.
5. Avoid people who
are negative. If someone is always complaining or bringing you down, they are
probably not worth your time.
6. Be aware of your
own emotions. If you feel uneasy or uncomfortable around someone, trust your
instincts and stay away from them.
7. Be assertive. If
someone is trying to pressure you into doing something you don't want to do, be
firm and tell them no.
8. Set boundaries.
Let the people in your life know what you will and will not tolerate. If
someone is crossing your boundaries, don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.
9. Surround
yourself with positive people. Spend time with people who make you feel good
about yourself and who support your dreams and goals.
10. Trust your
instincts. If something does not feel right, it probably isn't. Trust your gut
and stay away from bad influences.
By following these
tips, you can avoid bad influences and outsiders. Surround yourself with
positive people who will support you and help you reach your goals.
Bad
influences and outsiders can have a negative impact on your life. It is
important to be aware of these people and avoid them whenever possible. Here
are some tips to help you avoid bad influences and outsiders:
1.
Be cautious of people who are not like you. If someone does not share your
values or beliefs, they may not have your best interests at heart.
2.
Be wary of people who are critical of you. If someone is constantly putting you
down, they are probably not worth your time.
3.
Avoid people who pressure you into doing things you don't want to do. These
people may try to control you and may not have your best interests at heart.
4.
Be cautious of people who are manipulative. If someone is always trying to
control or manipulate you, they are probably not worth your time. (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-avoid-outsiders-bad-influencers-neha-jadeja/)
5.
Avoid people who are negative. If someone is always complaining or bringing you
down, they are probably not worth your time.
6.
Be aware of your own emotions. If you feel uneasy or uncomfortable around
someone, trust your instincts and stay away from them.
7.
Be assertive. If someone is trying to pressure you into doing something you
don't want to do, be firm and tell them no.
8.
Set boundaries. Let the people in your life know what you will and will not
tolerate. If someone is crossing your boundaries, don't be afraid to stand up
for yourself.
9.
Surround yourself with positive people. Spend time with people who make you
feel good about yourself and who support your dreams and goals.
10.
Trust your instincts. If something does not feel right, it probably isn't.
Trust your gut and stay away from bad influences.
By
following these tips, you can avoid bad influences and outsiders. Surround
yourself with positive people who will support you and help you reach your
goals.
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