1.10 Free Will and Mitzvot Flashcards
What does the story of Adam and Eve teach Jews?
That God has allowed them to choose how they live their lives - free will
What will choosing to act in a way that pleases God bring about?
A life of fulfilment, and a guarantee that God will judge Jews favourably on the Day of Judgement
What will using free will to do wrong mean?
Won’t bring them closer to God in life or after death
How many positive mitzvot are there?
248 - strengthens bond
How many negative mitzvot are there?
365 - what not to do, prevents bond being damaged
If you follow the mitzvot what is it impossible to do?
Disobey God
What do the mitzvot help Jews do?
Use their free will correctly by providing divine guidance on how to live - make responsible choices
What are the first 4 mitzvot about?
A persons relationship with Go
What are the first 4 mitzvot about?
A persons relationship with God
Why should they rest on the seventh day of every week?
To honour God
What are the other 6 mitzvot about?
Relationship with Jews and each other
They believe that by obeying the mitzvot that involve peoples relationship with each other is…
Pleasing to God
A person who doesn’t love another can’t be said to be?
Showing love for God
Definition of free will:
Belief that God gives people the opportunity to make decisions for the sobre
