Judaism 1.10 Flashcards
The story of Adam and Eve’s disobediance in Genesis 3 teaches Jews that God has allowed them to do what?
To make their own decisions and have free will.
These choices have what?
These choices have consequences.
Choosing to act in a way that pleases God will bring a what life?
A life of fullfllment, and a guarantee that God will Judge the Jew favourabley in the day of Judgement.
Jews believe that using free will to Justify actions that are wrong - such as stealing or worshipping different Gods will not do what?
it will not bring them closer to God in life or death.
What does Mitzvot literally mean?
Commandment
How many Mitzvot are there in the Torah?
There are 613 Mitzvot in the Torah
How mant positive Mitzvot are there?
248
How many negative Mitzvot are there? (Think days in a year)
365
As the Mitzvot in the Torah were given by God, following them closely makes it impossible to do what?
To disobey God
The Mitzvot help Jews to do what?
Use their free will correctly by providing divine guidance on how to live.
Why do Jews believe they are important?
They help Jews to make responsible choices, and ensure that the results of theit choices are goods.
What do the first four Ten Commandments govern?
Man’s relationship with God
What do the last six Ten Commandments govern?
Man’s relationship with other mankind
A person must love God and who?
Their neighbour
