DEUT214 How many kinds of love of God are there? I would say, in response to this question, [as follows]. A servant's love for his master will be one of three kinds: (1) He may love his master for the latter's goodness and kindness toward him. (2) He may love his master because the latter overlooks his transgressions and freely forgives him and pardons his sins. (3) He may love him on account of his greatness and glory and out of reference for his very essence--not because he expects to receive something [from him] and not out of fear. Analogously, we may love God on account of His abounding kindness and constant goodness toward us; we become deeply absorbed in love of Him out of hope for His reward. We may love God because He conceals our sins and overlooks our transgressions, despite our widespread defiance of Him and disobedience of His commandments. We may love Him on account of His very essence, to magnify Him and exalt Him. This [last kind] is the pure love of God, may He be exalted. The prophet, peace be upon him, emphasize this [love] to us when he said, “Love Hashem your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” (Devarim 6:5).