10 Commandments Flashcards
What did Jewish people believe they had to do to keep the covenant promises?
They should follow the rules and guidance set out in the Torah. By following the mitzvot rules JEwish people are doing what God wants but by not following them they are disobeying God.
What is the 10 commandments
Ten laws handed directly to Moses from God. Within the 613 mitxvot god gave the 10 commandments which are the core rules given by him.
All Jews are expected to keep the 10 commandments.
10 commandment quote for killing and how it afffects a persons life?
“Do not Kill”
Othodox believe that this commandment applies to all life inducing embryos. They will camoaign for people to be supported with their pregnancies and children through better parenting programmes or for adoption as an alternative for those thinking about absorption.
Quote for God being one in the commandments and how
“You shall have no other Gods but me”
Jewish people will pray the most important prayer in their religion, the shema prayer, every morning and night so they are always thinking about worshipping one God.
Quote about the Sabbath and how
“ keep the sabbath day holy”
The mitzvot rules are central to othrodox JEws as they shape all parts of their lives. The commandments are the reason why Friday to saturday are full days of rest where no work takes place as it is a mitsvot rule to keep the sabbath day holy.
