Look closely at today's verse; are the blessings promised by God material or spiritual in nature? We see that only material rewards for abundant rain and food are noted, with no mention at all of earning spiritual merit for following God's word. Our Sages found this strange and explained it as follows: One who has food and security, and all of his needs met, will find it easier for continue fulfilling God's commandments, which clearly earns spiritual rewards as well. Join Colel Chabad, Israel's oldest charity, in bringing down blessings to the world and providing the poor of Israel with all their needs.
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