Monday, September 7, 2009
Explanation of Being a Noahide
The doctrine of the Seven Noahide Commandments, brings the Jewish idea of unity, to the world. In fact, the very idea of unity in religion, originated with Judaism. Whoever has this concept, other than the Jews, got it from the Jews.
And when we speak of unity, we mean, both the unity of G-d, and the unity of mankind. The unity of G-d means, monotheism; and the unity of mankind means, a world in which all people unite, and come to G-d, in peace and harmony.
All the religions of the world, other than Judaism, approach the idea of unity with the precept, "Believe as we believe, and the world will be one."
This approach has never worked. Judaism approaches unity from an entirely different perspective. It teaches, that there are two paths, not just one.
The Noahide laws define the path, that G-d gave to the non‑Jewish peoples of the world.
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The Seven Noahide Commandments, comprise the most ancient of all religious doctrines; for they were given to Adam, the First Man, on the day of his creation. Wondrously, in our times, the Seven Noahide Commandments remain the newest and most uncharted, of all religious doctrines.
But now, in these latter days when the footsteps of the Messiah can be heard, by all who will listen closely, the Seven Noahide Commandments, finally need to be studied and observed, by all the people of all the nations.
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The word commandment is a translation of the Hebrew word Mitzvah, which also means "connection." By observing G-d's commandments, a person becomes connected with G-d; and thereby elicits a G-dly light, which shines onto his or her soul.
This G-dly light is eternal; and through it, the soul earns eternal reward. By observing the Seven Noahide Commandments, a Gentile fulfills the purpose of his creation, and receives a share of the World to Come.
The basis for observing the Seven Noahide Commandments, is the acceptance, that mankind's way to G-d, is through the Torah.
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Seen as the Children of Noah, or Noahides, the non‑Jewish nations of the world, have a unique and specific spiritual role in the world, one that is exceedingly exalted.
The Children of Noah, are co‑religionists of the Children of Israel. Together, they are peaceful partners, striving to perfect the world, and thereby give G-d satisfaction.
By becoming a Noahide, one becomes a member of a people, whose people-hood (not just his religion) is synonymous, with its relationship to G-d.
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