Abraham passed ten tests in his lifetime. But why did G‑d need to test him? Doesn’t G‑d know what is in a man’s heart?
But when G‑d challenges you, the challenge itself lifts you higher, much higher, to a place you could never reach on your own. It reveals entirely hidden capacities, granting you access to powers you never imagined you had.
When G‑d throws you a challenge, don’t say, “I cannot pass this test. It’s beyond me.” It may be true that you were never capable. But thanks to this challenge, now you are.
Maamar V’Avraham Zaken 5737, 4-5
G_d gave us all the same challenge. It is obscured by all the enticing things we aim to achieve in this world.
G_d challenges us to achieve His status. To be a giver. To give love, compassion, empathy and kindness in our relationships. These are our hidden powers. He provided many steps to reach His qualities. We need to remove layers of concealments to let His light fill the connections between us. Each is a challenge against our nature.
This appears an impossible goal. All He requires of us is to read and feel the holy texts together, specifically the Zohar that focuses on our connections in the eternal world of boundless love and wisdom.
Then we awaken that holy state within us for G_d to make it real.
Let's achieve this most difficult challenge together since the challenge is to correct the relationships between us. Then we see a new world. Challenge accomplished!