Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto discusses the differences between Noah and Abraham in their approaches to dealing with the evil inclination. He explains that one way to conquer the evil inclination is to turn it into a positive force, using its qualities and powers for good. The other way is to avoid a direct confrontation and instead capture and control the evil inclination. Pinto emphasizes that Abraham's way of conquering the evil inclination and utilizing it for sublime goals is the most excellent and exalted way to serve God. However, he also explores the concept of fulfilling commandments even when the outcome may be negative, using the example of Hezekiah and Manasseh. Pinto concludes that Noah's righteousness lies in his decision to have children in a corrupt generation, despite knowing the potential negative influence they may face.
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