Result-Oriented Action

of the calf in the form of an idol. In this way, the community, getting divided into two groups, would fall prey to internecine conflict. But this apprehension did not exist in the case of the action that Moses took. Moses enjoyed a dominant position in the community. On account of this, it was possible to enforce the decision he wanted on the community. From this incident one can learn that action must always be result-oriented. If by engaging in a certain action a desired outcome will result, one should do so. But if there is an apprehension that by taking a certain step the situation will worsen and an additional evil will arise, one should desist from engaging in such action.