Chapter 3 - And
Forgives...transgression: He washes away the sin, as it is written: 'When G-d has washed away the filth of the daughters of Tziyon..." (Yeshayahu 4.4). Similarly, it is written: "And I will sprinkle purifying waters upon you..." (Yechezkel 36:25). This, then, is the quality of forgiveness of transgression - G-d sends purifying waters and washes away the sin. A person should behave in exactly the same way. He should certainly not say, 'Why should I be the one to rectify so-and-so's sins or perversions?" For when man sins, the Holy One Himself, Blessed Be He, rectifies the perversion, not by way of an emissary, and He washes away the filth of a person's sins. From this, one can also understand that a person should be too ashamed to return to his sinful ways, for the King Himself cleanses the filth of his garments.
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