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Do Jews follow the ten commandments because they want to have a happy life?
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∙ 13y ago
Jews follow the ten commandments in order to serve God. Doing what is right is the goal, not personal happiness.
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Why do Jews believe that the commandments can't be followed outside of Israel?
We do not believe that the commandments can't be followed outside of Israel!! Jews all over the world follow the commandments! There are some commandments we can't follow such as those pertaining to animal sacrifice because we do not have a Temple in Jerusalem. But other commandments are followed by Jews from Argentina to Zimbabwe!
What do Jews have to follow?
The ten commandments
Do Jews follow the ten commandments?
Jews are commanded by God (Deuteronomy ch.5) to keep the Ten Commandments along with the rest of the Torah. Most Jews do so, to varying degrees.
What kinds of laws do Jews follow?
The Jews follow many laws. Most of them are written in their Bible, called the Torah. The most important laws are in the Ten Commandments, which the Jews believe were written by God. the Ten Commandments are the basic structures of Judaism. For more information, see the attached Related Link.
Were the 10 commandments 1 of the major beliefs of the Jews?
yes it was because one of there major beliefs was the 10 commandments.
How do Jews reach happiness?
By following God's commandments and thus keeping true to the ancient covenant. Happy, now you know =]
Why do the Jews follow the ten commandments?
Because God gave the Ten Commandments to the entire Israelite nation (Exodus ch.19-20) in direct revelation (ibid). See also:Importance of the Ten Commandments
Why are the Torah's commandments important to Jews?
Because they're from God (Exodus 24:12).
What religons keep the Ten Commandments?
Jews and Christians keep the Ten Commandments.
Does the Jews holy book have any commandments?
Yes, the Torah contains 613 commandments.
Is the Torah the ten commandandments?
Yes, to a degree. Yes, because the Ten Commandments are the only ones that God spoke aloud to the entire assembled Israelite nation (Exodus ch.19-20). And yes, because honoring God and shunning idolatry are the underpinnings of the entire Jewish religion and Torah. On the other hand, there are a number of commands and beliefs that are as important (or as stringent) as the Ten Commandments but are not listed among them. Note that the full text of the Israelite covenant is the entire Torah, not the Ten Commandments alone.
What is the Icons of the Jews?
Jews do not have icons. It is expressly forbidden in the 10 Commandments ,as graven images.
