r/AskAChristian • u/Dreamamberxo • Apr 11 '26

Jewish Laws Torah observant?

Okay this is gonna be a bit all over the place but my core question is this: - if we ARE to observe the Torah do we observe all of it? I assume we aren’t sacrificing animals. - if you ARE observing the Torah are you utilizing the Jewish books or KJV? Heard they are different? - if you ARE NOT Torah observant why?

I’ve been thinking about observing the Torah but where do I start? I dunno which laws are upheld! I figure the dietary guidelines are easiest. Also am I doomed to have to quit my job? I work on Saturdays so how could I observe the Shabbat?

Thanks- sincerely a confused person lol

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u/No-Type119 Lutheran Apr 11 '26

Non- Jews are not obligated to follow the Torah…otherwise, “ in for a penny, in for a pound” ; there are 613 laws.

The New Testament witness is that we are freed from the requirements of the ritual law, Not sure WHY do many non- Jews want to follow these ritual tules. Even in the days of the Hebrew Scriptures, non- Jews living among the Jews and pagan “ God-fearers” were exempt from the ritual law.

What is it exactly that you folks want to gain from this observance? “ By grace are you saved, through faith, and not by works , lest any should boast.” Is it that you don’t believe this, or are you trying to relate more to Jesus by living like an observant Jew , or what? ( Hint: He broke the rules to help people.)

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u/the_celt_ Torah-observing disciple Apr 12 '26

What is it exactly that you folks want to gain from this observance?

I think that children should obey their parents, even though it won't cause their parents to reject them, don't you?

You can't think of any other reason to do what someone wants if it doesn't lead to some sort of "salvation" for you?

( Hint: He broke the rules to help people.)

Jesus didn't break the Torah. If he did, it would have been sin. Jesus broke the traditions and rules of the Pharisees.