אות - רלט

The Rebbe said, “God’s ways are not like those of man. 341 Cf. Pesachim 119a; Bava Batra 88b; Sukkah 46b. When a man makes a garment, he values it most when it is brand-new. As it becomes worn and damaged, its value is reduced.

“But God began by creating an imperfect world. As it is constantly being improved, it becomes more precious to God. In each generation, tzaddikim enhance God’s work. At first, there were the Patriarchs – Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – and Moses …

“The world’s value to God is constantly enhanced by this. In the end, the Mashiach will come and the task will be completed. Then Tikkun HaOlam (the rectification of the world) will be complete.”