The person who is the target of incitement to idol worship is not allowed to soften his hatred towards the one who urged him to abandon G‑d.
This mitzvah commands us not to lessen our hatred for the mesit — the one who entices others to idolatry. While the Torah usually obligates us to love every fellow Jew, here it instructs the opposite, because the enticer threatens the very foundation of faith. The hatred ensures complete rejection of his influence, reaffirming loyalty to Hashem and the protection of Israel’s spiritual core.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Mitzvot that prohibit worship of false gods and practices associated with idol worship.
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