What does Chassidus teach about serving Hashem with simcha (joy)?
What does Chassidus teach about serving Hashem with simcha (joy)?
Chassidus teaches that serving Hashem with joy is a crucial principle, as highlighted by the Rambam regarding the joy of serving Hashem [2]. This joy is essential for overcoming one's evil inclination, much like victory in a physical struggle requires diligence rather than laziness [5]. A way to cultivate this is by meditating on G-d's greatness to ignite the love for G-d within the heart [1, 3].
Sources
- Tanya, Tanya — Likutei Amarim, Chapter 16 — This, then, is the important principle regarding the Divine service for the benoni: The essential thing is to govern and rule the nature th…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 4450 — Shidduchim — B"H 15 Sivan 5716 Brooklyn Greetings and blessings, I have unfortunately been informed of unpleasant news regarding your morale. To someone…
- Tanya, Tanya — Likutei Amarim, Chapter 46 — There is yet another good way for a man, which is suitable for all and “very near” indeed, to arouse and kindle the light of the love that…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 5551 — Teshuvah — By the grace of Hashem*, 27 Sivan* 5717, Brooklyn, I greet you and bless you, I have duly received your letter of Thursday of Parshas* Shel…
- Tanya, Tanya — Likutei Amarim, Chapter 26 — Truly this should be made known as a cardinal principle, that as with a victory over a physical obstacle, such as in the case of two indivi…
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