What are the ethical teachings of the Torah?

The core ethical teachings of Judaism are the Commandments of the Torah, the Prophetic Vision and the Book of Proverbs. These ethical teachings are all ultimately derived from the Jewish Bible or Tanakh. The importance of these teachings are to provide Jewish adherents with informed moral choices.

What are the key values taught by the Torah?

JCA’s 9 Core Jewish Values

• Trustworthiness- EMUNAH. Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage.
• Respect- KAVOD.
• Responsibility- ACHRAYUT.
• Fairness- TZEDEK.
• Caring- CHESED.
• Community- KEHILLAH.
• Kindness/Warmth/Positivity SEVER PANIM YAFOT.
• Role Modelling- DUGMA EESHEET.

What is the moral teaching of Judaism?

The most important teaching and tenet of Judaism is that there is one God, incorporeal and eternal, who wants all people to do what is just and merciful. All people are created in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

How does Judaism reflect ethical monotheism?

how does Judaism reflect an ethical monotheism? God chose the. Jews chose God. Being chosen gave the Jews a special relationship with God directly related to ethical monotheism; God acts ethically and there for Jews should respond the same way.

Why are ethical teachings important?

They offer basic rules of behaviour for spiritual and moral living to Christians. These laws still instruct Adherents today, for they expose sin and show us God’s standard. Without the sacrifice of Christ, Adherents are completely helpless to live up to God’s holy standard.

What are the ethics of the Kingdom of God?

These seven purported marks of the Kingdom are deliverance (salvation), justice, peace, healing, restoration of community, the experience of God’s active redeeming presence, and joyful human response. Kingdom Ethics claims that these are also the themes of Jesus’ moral teaching.

What is the Golden Rule in Christianity?

Golden Rule, precept in the Gospel of Matthew (7:12): “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. . . .” This rule of conduct is a summary of the Christian’s duty to his neighbour and states a fundamental ethical principle. It is not, however, peculiar to Christianity.