God says, the Sadducees say and Jesus says
G.D.O'Bradovich III
April, 2012
God says-
But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.(Genesis Chapter 9)
God has given two commandments that are encumbent on all of humanity, since everyone can trace their lineage to one of the three sons of Noah. The Sadducees have additional laws.
The Sadducees say
The seven laws listed by the Tosefta and the Talmud are
It is clear that man has added to God's commandment as the number increases from two to seven.
Jesus says-
Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?" (From the Gospel of Matthew.)
Conclusion-
Gentiles are justified by their works by not eating blood and not committing murder.
The additional "suggestions" do not apply.
But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.(Genesis Chapter 9)
God has given two commandments that are encumbent on all of humanity, since everyone can trace their lineage to one of the three sons of Noah. The Sadducees have additional laws.
The Sadducees say
The seven laws listed by the Tosefta and the Talmud are
- Prohibition of Idolatry
- Prohibition of Murder
- Prohibition of Theft
- Prohibition of Sexual immorality
- Prohibition of Blasphemy
- Prohibition of eating flesh taken from an animal while it is still alive
- Establishment of courts of law
It is clear that man has added to God's commandment as the number increases from two to seven.
Jesus says-
Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?" (From the Gospel of Matthew.)
Conclusion-
Gentiles are justified by their works by not eating blood and not committing murder.
The additional "suggestions" do not apply.