This world is nothing more than a corridor to enter the main palace – the World to Come.
God has prepared the Ultimate Good for us in the next world. But because it is so good, it cannot be granted here in this gross material physical world (so far removed from the ethereal spiritual reality that awaits us in the next world.)
Therefore our task of challenge begins in this world right now. Here, we will face tests and challenges – left, right and centre! Wherever we turn, there will be a challenge for us. But ultimately, this is for our own good so that we will get to enjoy the greatest good that God can give us – Himself.
King David too wanted nothing more than this – to be able to cleave to God. In order to get there, we must involve ourselves in those matters that will lead us to that destination. These are the Mitzvot (commandments.)
