LEV287 The maxim, "To love the neighbor as thyself, I am thy Lord," (Leviticus 19:18) lays down a positive command that is unattainable in practice. The conclusion of the order, "I am the Lord," indicates that it must remain a goal, even if it cannot be reached. We are called upon to "walk in His ways," and to act as He does, though we shall never achieve that consummation, "Holy shall ye become, for I the Lord am holy." [this verse].