What does the Rambam say about loving and being in awe of Hashem?
What does the Rambam say about loving and being in awe of Hashem?
The Rambam states that it is a mitzvah to love and fear God, citing the verses "And you shall love God, your Lord" and "Fear God, your Lord" [1]. He explains that the path to attain this love and fear is by contemplating God's wondrous deeds and creations, appreciating His infinite wisdom [1].
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- Mishneh Torah, Yesodei HaTorah 2 — It is a mitzvah to love and fear this glorious and awesome God, as [Deuteronomy 6:5] states: "And you shall love God, your Lord" and, as [D…
- Mishneh Torah, Teshuvah 10 — A person should not say: "I will fulfill the mitzvot of the Torah and occupy myself in its wisdom in order to receive all the blessings whi…
- Mishneh Torah, Mamrim 6 — Honoring one's father and mother is a positive commandment of great importance, as is fearing one's father and mother. The Torah equates th…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 6536 — Tzedakah — By the grace of Hashem*, First day of Rosh Chodesh* MarCheshvan* 5719, Brooklyn, Greetings and blessings, After a long interruption, I rece…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 8690 — With the help of Hashem, 6 Marcheshvan 5724, Brooklyn. To the representatives of the families of Moroccan immigrants in Kfar Chabad, founde…
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