Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Be Kind Show Mercy – Episode 248
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Romans 12:10
י אֶהֱבוּ אִישׁ אֶת רֵעֵהוּ בְּאַהֲבַת אַחִים כֵּנָה. הַקְדִּימוּ לִנְהֹג כָּבוֹד אִישׁ בְּרֵעֵהוּ.
Ephesians 4:32
לב הֱיוּ טוֹבִים אִישׁ לְרֵעֵהוּ; הֱיוּ מְלֵאֵי רַחֲמִים וְסִלְחוּ אִישׁ לְרֵעֵהוּ כְּשֵׁם שֶׁאֱלֹהִים סָלַח לָכֶם בַּמָּשִׁיחַ.
Romans 12:10
12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; (NASB)
Ephesians 4:32
4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (NASB)
Paul teaches us to be kind and to show mercy in Romans 12:10 and Ephesians 4:32. The Torah is filled with teachings about both kindness and mercy. The Torah teaches the concept of “gemilut hasadim” – the doing of acts of loving kindness. This is embodied in the character of Rebekah, who shows kindness to Eliezer and his camels at the well (Genesis 24:18-19). The Torah depicts God as “merciful and compassionate,” and forgiving of sin. It also advocates for the rights of the poor, the widow, and the orphan. The Torah also teaches not only love of neighbor, but also love of the stranger. This is a form of kindness and mercy towards those who are different or unfamiliar. We note that the act of creation itself is seen as an act of kindness by God. This kindness is not earned, but rather is performed purely out of mercy or compassion. These things demonstrate how the concepts of kindness and mercy are deeply woven into the fabric of the Torah’s teachings and the NT text. The Torah has not passed away!
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