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Mitzvot Yeshua

Section 5

Justice & Mercy

Introduction
 

Yeshua taught that justice and mercy are not optional—they are the very heart of the Torah. He warned against anger, lust, and hypocrisy, and He showed us that true righteousness flows from the heart. His mitzvot here call us to live with integrity, humility, and compassion. Justice without mercy becomes harsh, while mercy without justice loses its strength. In Yeshua, the two are woven together.

56. Do not be angry without cause

  • Scripture: Matt 5:22

  • Torah Link: Lev 19:17 (do not hate your brother in your heart).

  • Application: Control anger before it grows. Practice patience and seek peaceful words.

57. Do not insult or call others fools

  • Scripture: Matt 5:22

  • Torah Link: Prov 15:1 (a soft answer turns away wrath).

  • Application: Guard your tongue. Speak with dignity, even in conflict.

58. Do not lust in your heart

  • Scripture: Matt 5:28

  • Torah Link: Exod 20:14 (do not commit adultery).

  • Application: Protect your eyes and thoughts. Pursue purity in relationships.

59. Do not divorce except for sexual immorality

  • Scripture: Matt 5:32; Matt 19:9

  • Torah Link: Deut 24:1 (divorce regulations).

  • Application: Honor marriage as covenant. Seek reconciliation before separation.

60. Keep marriage holy — what God joined, let not man separate

  • Scripture: Matt 19:6

  • Torah Link: Gen 2:24 (the two become one flesh).

  • Application: Guard unity in marriage. Invest in faithfulness and love.

61. Do not retaliate against evil with evil

  • Scripture: Matt 5:39

  • Torah Link: Prov 20:22 (do not say, “I will repay evil”).

  • Application: Resist vengeance. Trust God to defend your cause.

62. Turn the other cheek

  • Scripture: Matt 5:39

  • Torah Link: Lam 3:30 (let him give his cheek to the one who strikes).

  • Application: End cycles of violence with patience and dignity.

63. If sued for your tunic, give your cloak also

  • Scripture: Matt 5:40

  • Torah Link: Exod 22:26–27 (do not keep a poor man’s cloak overnight).

  • Application: Yield material rights for the sake of peace.

64. If compelled to go one mile, go two

  • Scripture: Matt 5:41

  • Torah Link: Mic 6:8 (walk humbly with your God).

  • Application: Exceed expectations with a willing spirit.

65. Settle disputes quickly with your accuser

  • Scripture: Matt 5:25

  • Torah Link: Prov 25:8 (do not go hastily to court).

  • Application: Seek reconciliation before conflicts escalate.

66. Judge righteous judgment

  • Scripture: John 7:24

  • Torah Link: Deut 16:18 (appoint judges who judge fairly).

  • Application: Evaluate matters by truth, not appearances or favoritism.

67. Show justice, mercy, and faith — the weightier matters of the Torah

  • Scripture: Matt 23:23

  • Torah Link: Mic 6:8; Zech 7:9.

  • Application: Do not get lost in minor rules while ignoring God’s priorities. Live with fairness, compassion, and faithfulness.

68. Be generous — freely you have received, freely give

  • Scripture: Matt 10:8

  • Torah Link: Deut 15:10 (give generously and without grudging heart).

  • Application: Share your blessings without expecting return.

69. Sell possessions and give to the poor

  • Scripture: Luke 12:33

  • Torah Link: Lev 25:35–36 (support your brother when he becomes poor).

  • Application: Simplify your life so you can meet the needs of others.

Mitzvot Yeshua

Justice and mercy shape the way we treat one another within the community, but they also prepare us for our calling in the world. Yeshua’s disciples are not only commanded to live righteously but also to carry His message to the nations. The next section turns outward, showing us the mitzvot of witness and mission — the call to shine His light, bear His gospel, and remain faithful until He returns.

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