Ethical Duties of Jews
Religious Studies: KS3, topic 1.2.15
Ethical Duties of Jews
The Torah and the prophets remind Jews of their ethical duties.
Prophets
- The prophets often corrected the nation for failing in ethics and personal conduct.
- The prophet Amos, in particular, gave strong rebukes.
Caring for one another
- When the rich mistreated the poor, prophets like Amos and Isaiah spoke out harshly.
- People suffering from injustice must be helped.
- Individuals cannot ignore those who are suffering.
Test yourself on Ethical Duties of Jews
Which prophet was known for harshly rebuking the nation for failing in ethics and personal conduct?
In which situation did the prophets speak out very harshly?
How did the prophets remind Jews of their ethical duties?