Be Aware of Hashem

What’s the purpose that Hashem does sometimes things that are contradictory to [His} principles of kindliness? The answer is there is a great kindliness that’s paramount. And that’s the kindliness called yiras Hashem — to be afraid of Hashem. The greatest achievement that a man can accomplish in his lifetime is yiras Hashem. Now pay attention: Yiras Hashem means to be aware of the presence of Hakadosh Baruch Hu. The more you’re aware, the more successful you are. — The Wine of Prayer (#555)