Even Amongst The Nations of The World, The Jewish People Remains Upright

Rashi states: “’On the border of the land of Edom.’ This teaches us that because they associated themselves with the wicked Esav, their actions become corrupted.”

Sefer Imrei Pinchos quotes the following in the name of Rav Pinchos of Koritz zy”a: During this great generation, Klal Yisroel was united and strong. Because they got too close to the border of the land of Esav, however, they were harmed. It is therefore certain that when Klal Yisroel lives amongst the non-Jews that every individual is influenced by the outside world and society. If we are able to remain upright and faithful to Hashem in such circumstances, that is a great praise for us.