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Dedication to the commandments

שו”תCategory: philosophyDedication to the commandments
asked 5 years ago

Hello Rabbi Michael.

The rabbi, regarding the statement that one should keep the mitzvot only because it is the right thing to do, does not work so well for simple people like me, as if it is difficult to devote oneself to the mitzvot in all situations, even in cases of weakness and when one is distracted by petty matters, and therefore how can one keep the mitzvot if not for its own sake and for the sake of reward in the next world and for utilitarian considerations?
How does the Rabbi pretend to fear God as if he were devoting himself to the mitzvot?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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מיכי Staff answered 5 years ago

My argument was not about psychological reinforcement for observing the mitzvot, but rather about the truth. This is how it is appropriate to work. Is it hard or easy, do you come out strong or not, these are other practical questions.

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