EXOD778 Follow the majority. In any argument regarding Torah law, the opinion of the majority rules, for the truth lies with the majority of the Sages. Even if the majority failed to see the truth, we still must follow the majority’s view. If everyone were to fulfill the Torah according to his own determination of what is right and proper, we would wind up having many Torahs instead of one. Therefore, in every matter of law, we are commanded to follow the decision of the majority of our Sages, never swerving from it no matter what. Thereby, we have one Torah for all of us, and we can stand together strongly under its guidance. When we perform mitzvos according to the ruling of the majority opinion, we follow the Will of Hashem. If, God forbid, the Sages comprising the majority erred, we have not sinned, for all of the responsibility is theirs. One who does not follow in majority decision of the Sages is punished severely, for majority rule is the pillar upon which all of Torah leans.