How can one come to devote all of his actions to G-d alone? Through ten matters.

When they are established in a man's heart, and he clarifies for himself that they are the pillars of his service and the roots of his actions, he will be able to fully devote his actions to G-d, and he will not turn nor hope to anyone else, nor have any other intent in them other than to do His will.

(1) To believe with a complete heart, the unity of G-d, as I explained in the beginning of this book.

(2) Reflecting on the constant favors of G-d on oneself, as we explained (gate 2).

(3) To take on oneself the duty to serve G-d, as mentioned (gate 3).

(4) to realize the duty to place one's trust in G-d [alone] and not in the created beings.

(5) To realize that help or harm is not in the hands of any created being without the permission of the Creator.

(6) That it be equal to oneself whether people praise or scorn him.

(7) To abandon trying to embellish oneself to others.

(8) To turn the heart away from worldly interests when occupied with matters of the next world.

(9) To fear G-d and feel embarrassed from Him.

(10) Whenever the yetzer (evil inclination, lower self) stirs an urge in one's heart, to take counsel from the intellect and follow it, and not to follow the yetzer.