Judaism teaches that God is a God of both justice and mercy. He will judge each person. Although God’s ways may not be understandable to man they are considered to be just and fair.
God has no pleasure in judging humans wrongly, so any judgements he makes will be just. as Psalm 5:4 says
“You are not a God that has pleasure in wickedness”
Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah celebrates the creation of the world. At this time it is believed God will judge every person. The Talmud describes how God brings out the scales to weigh the deeds of each person (mitzvah)
On one side he places the good deeds and on the other the bad deeds.
As God is believed to be a God of mercy, ten days are given after Rosh Hashanah before Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). During this time, humans can try to make up for any bad deeds and ask for forgiveness. After death it is impossible to repent so this time allows humans to reflect on their deeds and make amends.
RED ZONE
Describe Jewish beliefs in God as judge.
Explain why Jewish people believe that god is a fair judge
“Is it fair that you cannot repent after you die?” How might a Jew respond to this statement
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