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This seems to be a three part statement. Horav M. Swift, z.l., applies this pasuk to three types of Jews whose distorted sense of (Jewish) values preclude their proper observance of Torah and mitzvos. The first type is the Jew whose religious life centers around his period of mourning. His observance of Judaism is manifest through his expression of grief. In modern times, shiva has been diminished by the “enlightened Jew” from seven days to one night. Next, we find the Jew whose mixed sense of values distorts his perspective. He can no longer discern between “kodesh,” holy, and “tamei,”…

Chazal interpret the word v,guw and now,” as meaning “immediately”. Behold, with obvious joy I immediately come to share my fruits with Hashem. Is there any doubt that he is offering his fruits to Hashem? What chiddush, new idea, is he stating by emphasizing his prior ownership of the fruit? Horav Yosef N. Kornitzer, z.l., explains that clearly everything belongs to Hashem. Indeed, nothing which we give Hashem is ours; it really belongs to Him. Consequently, what portion of our own belongings do we personally possess in mitzvah performance? He offers the following response. We do not have possession of…