Service of transforming the animal soul comes with pain and effort.
The fifth year produces an “add on” as a reward and the purpose of the first four years
* ל ה ו ס י ף יט, כה כבב
A Jew is obligated to do good to a fellow Jew without selfish motive
The verse prohibits giving “inappropriate advice” even if such advice doesn’t harm the other person, but is only in one’s self-interest
*ולפני עור יט, יד כזא
Soul deals with the body in terms of measurements; prevents doubt of Amalek
Use of false weighs and measures is an attempt to “dress-up” the act of theft as an act of honesty; similar to the actions of the Egyptians
רמב"ם זכב
Helping another Jew on the path to return should not be done for personal gain; but should be done even if involves loss
Act of robbery is compared to murder, since act of robbery deprives the victim of some inherent rights of life
Thus, if a stolen object is not extant, then decree is to not accept monetary compensation when the robber wishes to do Teshuvah; monetary compensation not sufficient to make the victim complete for loss of object
רמב"ם לבא
If one is aware of a situation to save another (spiritually), then it is a sign that one is capable of succeeding
One is obligated to endanger one’s own life in the act of saving the life of another; this is conditional on a certainness exists that the other’s life can be saved
*לא תעמוד על דם רעך יט, טז לבב
Main point of awe is bitul, a feeling that is actualized in deeds
Concept of awe of the Mikdash contains many elements reflected in deed:
Going in and coming out of the Temple Mount (deed)
Walking in the Azarah (deed plus feeling)
Applies also after destruction
רמב"ם לז
