Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Follow what is Good – Episode 405
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1 Thessalonians 5:15
5:15 See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. (NASB)
3 John 11
11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God. (NASB)
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1 Thessalonians 5:15
טו הִזָּהֲרוּ שֶׁלֹּא יִגְמֹל אִישׁ לְאִישׁ רָעָה תַּחַת רָעָה; בְּכָל עֵת חִתְרוּ לְהֵיטִיב אִישׁ עִם רֵעֵהוּ וְגַם עִם כָּל אָדָם.
3 John 11
יא חֲבִיבִי, אַל תֵּלֵךְ בְּעִקְּבוֹת הָרַע, כִּי אִם בְּעִקְּבוֹת הַטּוֹב. הָעוֹשֶׂה טוֹב מֵאֱלֹהִים הוּא, וְהָעוֹשֶׂה רַע לֹא רָאָה אֶת אֱלֹהִים.
The Torah contains numerous passages that encourage following what is good (1 Thess. 5:15; 3 John 1:11), aligning with the NT exhortations to pursue what is good. For example, Choosing Good and Rejecting Evil (Deuteronomy 30:15-16). These passages emphasize the importance of choosing life and what is good by following God’s commandments. We are commanded to do Justice, Mercy, and be Humble (Deuteronomy 10:12-13). These verses call us to follow God’s ways, which includes doing what is good. We are told to Pursue Righteousness and Justice (Deuteronomy 16:20). This passage underscores the importance of pursuing justice and righteousness, which are considered good in God’s sight. We are told to Love God and Neighbor (Leviticus 19:18). Note that the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself is a core principle of doing good. These Torah passages emphasize the importance of following what is good by adhering to God’s commandments, pursuing justice, and showing love and mercy to others. These principles align with the NT teachings and reflect the consistent biblical call to live a life marked by goodness and righteousness. This is how Paul and the Disciples taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
