יחזקאל, פרק כ׳, פסוק י״א

God's system of Commandments shapes the proper and complete way to live [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The divine instructions are divided into two complementary categories, each transmitted to humanity in a specific way that reflects its unique nature.

The first category involves spiritual duties between humanity and God. Because these laws relate directly to the soul, their underlying reasons are beyond the grasp of human intellect. Since people could never discover these principles on their own, God presented them as a direct gift [מלבי״ם]. Unlike an object a person buys and might eventually take for granted, a gift received from a great king commands deep respect and a sense of prestige [חומת אנך].

The second category governs the social and material aspects of daily life, focusing on the relationships between people. These ethical and societal rules are naturally ingrained in the human mind. Therefore, God did not need to introduce them as entirely new concepts. Instead, He simply awakened human awareness to them [מלבי״ם]. This process of awakening also involved revealing the deeper reasoning behind these social laws and providing the methods for studying them [חומת אנך].

Human beings are a complex blend of body and soul, requiring both types of guidance to repair and elevate their physical and spiritual lives [מלבי״ם]. By actively fulfilling these two sets of instructions, a person is able to attach themselves directly to the source of life [חומת אנך]. The promise of life that comes from this devotion extends far beyond mere physical survival. Commentators agree that following these divine laws grants a person a rich and complete existence in the present world, as well as eternal life in the world to come [מצודת דוד, רד״ק].