I haven't been very clear on this, have I? :-( Well I don't often have cause to describe the exact mechanism involved in such detail [background cries of "Cop-out!"]
I think it's something of both. :-D You could say that due to our realization of this potential, and subsequently being "Chosen", this potential is reinforced, perhaps making it easier to now realize. Also it is obvious that this potential is not quite equal in everybody. Initially it was the first-born that were to serve as the Priesthood, but due to their direct involvement in the Golden Calf fiasco, they forfeited this position, in favor of [my] Tribe of Levi (Go, Team Go!), who did NOT participate, thus showing they were more suited for this important job. Within the Tribe of Levi, we further have the descendants of Aharon alone, who are worthy of being priests.
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Date: 2005-06-14 02:17 pm (UTC)I think it's something of both. :-D You could say that due to our realization of this potential, and subsequently being "Chosen", this potential is reinforced, perhaps making it easier to now realize. Also it is obvious that this potential is not quite equal in everybody. Initially it was the first-born that were to serve as the Priesthood, but due to their direct involvement in the Golden Calf fiasco, they forfeited this position, in favor of [my] Tribe of Levi (Go, Team Go!), who did NOT participate, thus showing they were more suited for this important job. Within the Tribe of Levi, we further have the descendants of Aharon alone, who are worthy of being priests.