(pages 173-175)
Mitzvos are divided into three sub-divisions:
1. Prepare yourself to be capable of loving others by…
• respecting parents
• respecting wisdom and elders
• learning Torah
• avoiding negative influences and coming into the sphere of positive ones
• introspection and teshuva
• choosing a spouse and creating a home atmosphere that is conducive to an elevated life
2. Actions of bestowing love to others
• educate your children and sacrifice everything for this purpose
• assist in saving lives, property or emotional well being
• help suffering animals
• support those in need by lending money and finding them jobs
• use your possessions and talents to help the poor, provide them with clothing and food, console others who are in need, heal the sick, provide good advice, teach others, be a peacemaker
3. Communally
• preserve the Torah. It is the source that provides you and everyone with knowledge and strength to do all of the above
• join forces with your community and government to do good
2 Replies to “NL12 – Mitzvos”
Comments are closed.