When The Messiah Comes, No More Evil Inclination

Rabbi YY Jacobson

One of America’s premier Jewish scholars in Torah and Jewish mysticism, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak (YY) Jacobson is one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world today, lecturing to Jewish and non-Jewish audiences on six continents and in forty states, and serving as teacher and mentor to thousands across the globe.

Summary

This video discusses the transformation that will occur when the Messiah arrives, specifically addressing how the “evil inclination” will disappear. The speaker suggests this transition will be surprisingly straightforward because it fundamentally involves a shift in human perception and awareness. Rather than evil being destroyed externally, the speaker proposes that what we perceive as evil is actually rooted in fragmentation, brokenness, and disconnection from authentic understanding of reality.

The core argument presented is that evil and negativity are illusions born from a limited or distorted perception of reality. When the Messiah comes, people will experience a “cleansing of the doors of perception,” allowing them to see reality as it truly is. Once individuals become fully aware of their true nature and recognize that apparent brokenness is merely a perceptual issue rather than an absolute reality, they will understand that wholeness and unity have always been present. This shift in consciousness, rather than any external cosmic event, represents the true mechanism of redemption.

Key Takeaways

The disappearance of evil when Messiah comes will be the result of a fundamental shift in human perception, not external destruction
What appears as evil (brokenness, depression, alienation, loneliness) is actually a matter of fragmented perception rather than absolute reality
True redemption involves recognizing and awakening to one’s authentic self and identity
Wholeness and unity are always present; redemption reveals what already exists rather than creating something new
The transition to the Messianic age will be “easy” because it requires internal awareness rather than external force

Key Questions Addressed

How will the evil inclination disappear when the Messiah comes?
Is evil real or a matter of perception?
What constitutes the actual transformation in the Messianic age?
How does one’s perception of reality change in the time of Messiah?
What is the nature of brokenness and how does it relate to redemption?

Keywords

Moshiach, Messiah, evil inclination, perception, consciousness, redemption, wholeness, brokenness, fragmentation, spiritual awakening, authentic self, Messianic age

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