Some situations during the course of one’s life are so compelling that they determine one’s course of action. Indeed, one can reach the point of error even in areas which are usually very clear. Man must elevate himself to the point that he transcends his own vested interests, so that he sees the truth in its reality. We find a number of instances in which people — who under normal circumstances had been clear-thinking individuals — suddenly present themselves in a totally diffferent light. We find that in his dispute with Shmuel HaNavi, regarding carrying out his mission of destroying…
