Prohibition on Holding a Grudge
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Question
Hello, A person who has experienced something distressing, someone did something that harmed him or said something that insulted him, etc., and now the person is upset, holding a grudge, not fulfilling the commandments with joy or intention. Which prohibitions is this person violating?
Answer
Hello,
A person who is angry because they were provoked does not violate a prohibition. If they keep it in their heart, they might violate the prohibition of 'netira' (holding a grudge).
A person who was provoked or hurt, and therefore is not happy. It does not seem that they will be punished for fulfilling commandments without joy, because the reason for their sadness is something else, not because they do not want the commandment.