The person who is the target of incitement to idol worship is not allowed to harbor any love or sympathy for one who urged him to abandon G‑d. Though we are commanded to love every Jew – even a sinner – an inciter is the exception to this rule.
This mitzvah forbids loving or showing affection to the mesit — the one who attempts to entice another Jew to idolatry. Unlike other commandments where we are told to love our fellow Jew, here the Torah makes an exception due to the unique severity of this sin. By distancing ourselves emotionally from the enticer, we cut off their influence and affirm absolute loyalty to Hashem.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Mitzvot that prohibit worship of false gods and practices associated with idol worship.
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