{"id":5686,"date":"2023-02-07T03:26:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T03:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torahmates.org\/jewish-resources\/?p=5686"},"modified":"2023-02-07T20:26:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T20:26:11","slug":"how-can-i-best-serve-god-hashem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/jewish-resources\/how-can-i-best-serve-god-hashem\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I best serve God?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>How can I know what specific direction to take in life so I can best serve Hashem (God)? Should I just make sure to do all mitzvot (Torah commandments) equally, or should I put more emphasis on specific mitzvot?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since every person is different, there is no black-and-white answer. Of course there are basic mitzvot that must be performed by all. For example, every Jewish man is required to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn Torah<\/a>, whether or not it appeals to him or he feels capable. In addition, every Jew is required to do chesed, even if he or she doesn\u2019t feel like being a \u201cgiving\u201d person. And in truth, as we struggle<br>to do things that are harder for us, we often grow to new spiritual levels, and uncover strengths we didn\u2019t know we had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But your question is what should be a person\u2019s main focus. The classic sefer Chovos HaLevavos teaches that each person has an innate yearning to pursue a certain path in life. This is a G-d-given gift to help us direct our efforts toward our soul\u2019s specific purpose. Each person has to discover what resonates with him. For example, some people might feel a stronger pull toward doing kind deeds. Others yearn to live in Eretz Yisrael (Israel), as a member of Hashem\u2019s holy nation living in His holy land, even if it means sacrificing convenience and comfort for that purpose. A person should see which talents he has been blessed with, and use them to serve Hashem and to make the world a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, to channel these talents in the best way, it takes a great deal of wisdom, and it is the rare individual who can be objective enough to discern the right path on his own. That\u2019s<br>why when we\u2019re standing at a crossroads in life and deciding which direction to take, we should have a mentor in our lives to help us make the right choices. A mentor can see the situation clearly, and give guidance as to which choice is the best for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best advice I can give is to discuss the options with your rebbi or mentor, who can guide you properly in taking the best path for your individual situation. 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