I see that there are alot of rules and regulations (about 613 plus), that a Jew must follow. Why do you Jews want to be restricted if it doesnt make any difference whether u are a Jew or someone following the 7 commandments of Noah. Both will get rewards? No?
Thankyou for answering my previous questions.
Peace.
2007-05-13 11:28:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why do we follow the laws? Why do children listen to what their parents tell them to do? To Jews, God is a loving parent, his Torah the blueprint that our loving parent has given us. Just as a parent knows what is best for a child, even when the child does not understand why, so, too, do we believe that God knows what is best for us even though we do not understand why.
Why not take the easy way out and just follow the 7 Noahide laws? Think of the parent who says- "Yes, applaud your classmates who did brilliantly, who achieved the highest academic distinction. I, however, am not worried about your marks, but about everything about you being at the same level". Thus it is with us and God. yes, the non-Jews can reach the spiritual heights that the Jews reach through a much easier path- but they lose out on as much by not following the more difficult path we have to follow. Jewish law is about making us more than just spiritual beings, it is about bringing us, all of us, spiritual, physical and mental to a higher level- and all three can obly be done simultaneously through the rigorous laws given in the Torah - the seven noahide laws giving a different path that does not have the same overall results though the end looks the same.
2007-05-14 05:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by allonyoav 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 7 commandments of Noah are for all mankind (non-Jews and Jews).
In addition to these 7 laws, Jews are given many more (hence the 613).
God is accessible to all people, but Jews are given more responsibility / more commandments to observe.
2007-05-14 15:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't follow the commandments for reward -- our reward is in the completion of the "mitzvah." We follow them because it is a joy and an honor to do so.
The laws are there for a purpose -- they are the basis of our morals and ethics. Compare the Christian culture with NO laws against the Jewish culture which is based on law.
Christians culture: Crusades, Inquisition, Holocaust
Jewish curlture: No violence until the Jews started defending themselves in only the last 60 years.
To reiterate what Don't Panic said: "It's about a sense of wholeness and balance in the world. About being mindful of every action and word and how they affect others."
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2007-05-13 11:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's the Orthodox who follow all 613. Conservative Jews follow fewer (276, I think), while Reform and Reconstructionist Jews have their own views as well. Many of the commandments aren't restrictive, but rather guiding. Like the one to make Shabbat beautiful.
It's not about rewards. Or punishment. It's about a sense of wholeness and balance in the world. About being mindful of every action and word and how they affect others.
2007-05-13 11:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What would society be without laws? It would be chaos. When people don't know or think they need to observe G-d's laws to the best of their ability, it causes alot of trouble... I try to follow all the applicable laws because I "fear" G-d, I trust what He says is right, so that I can draw close to Him, which in turn causes me to avoid the harm that comes with lawlessness. The laws G-d gives are for our good and for His glory and by our obedience it shows Him our love and reverence to Him.
2007-05-13 18:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the Bible the Jews are God's Chosen People and God expects more from his people than other people's. Basically if you know the truth, you have the responsibility to act according to the truth. You should always do your best with what you know is true.
2007-05-13 11:33:25 · answer #6 · answered by Ten Commandments 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because God gave it to the land of israel....thats why.
some of the laws are not even that hard to follow
some laws doesn't even apply to day because there is no temple
some laws he commands as to do for a good cause
some laws he commands as not to do for are own sake
some laws are made today because of culture jetlag
2007-05-13 11:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by (>,<) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a Jew; but what are the 7 commandments of Noah?
Are they trying to obey God rather than the god of self?
2007-05-13 11:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well it is said that with greater responsibility comes greater rewards.
Its taught that while a righteous gentile dose receive reward it cannot compare to one that observes the Torah.
That being said I personally do not do it for any reward. I do it because I feel it makes me a better person and a better member of society
2007-05-13 11:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why do you ask sooo many questions about Jews?
2007-05-14 12:41:37 · answer #10 · answered by Just Ask :-) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋