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- The Bris Milah is performed to diminish the lust:[2]
One reason G-d commanded us to remove the foreskin is in order to diminish our lust for promiscuity.[3] It is the sign that every Jew bears of G-d, his Master, through which a Jew proclaims that he belongs to G-d and diminishes his desires, for the sake of G-d.[4]
- A servant of G-d:[5]
The purpose of this remembrance is in order so he remember that he is a servant of G-d and bears a symbol of such on his body. This will help the individual not rebel against G-d and not view himself as emancipated. This is common amongst masters for them to brand their slaves in order so his fear be upon him. It is for this reason that G-d placed a sign on our limb as Hashem is holy and hates promiscuity and by having assigned there it will prevent the person from sinning.
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[1] See Pesakim Uteshuvos 260:2; See Encyclopedia Talmudit Vol. 46 Erech Mila p. 403-404 footnotes 44-46
[2] See Pesakim Uteshuvos 260:2 footnote 26
[3] Rambam in Moreh Nevuchim 3:49; Ramban; Radak; Kuzari
[4] Chasam Sofer Drashos p. 133
[5] Sefer Chareidim 44; Chinuch Mitzvah 2; Tur 260; Levush 260:1
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