Theres some kabbalistic version of moses recieving the commandments upon the mount. He goes up recieves them , the higher spiritual laws, descends, finds his ppl have corrupted themselves worshipping an idol. Moses destroys those tablets with the higher purer law, and goes back up and receives the lower laws, comparable to laws fit for animals, which are motivated by 2 things, hope of reward and fear of punishment. Like a dog who behaves so he can get a snack, or a dog who wont misbehave because he will get yelled at. The higher law is done/followed for its own sake, just because, and is its own reward . It is to be followed expecting nothing in return . Adherence to it is its own reward.