GEN891 Whenever the prophets described Hashem’s “character traits,” such as slow to anger, abundant in kindness, righteous, truthful, straightforward, strong, etc., their intention was to teach us the qualities we should embody in our conduct in order to emulate Hashem, to the extent that our limited abilities allow. Ramban, Hilchos Dei’os 1:6, Chofetz Chaim, Introduction, Positive Commandment 6.  … If a person visits or heals a sick person, he should think, “I am emulating Hashem Who heals the sick and visits them.” [cf. this verse]   Sarah Genesis 18:1-14 and the Shunamis II Kings 4:8-17, both childless, were rewarded with children because of this mitzvah. Tanchuma, Parshas Ki Seitzei. JOURNEY 13