The book of Genesis presents God as being directly involved with the development of humanity, particularly during the time spent with Adam in the Garden. The closeness is continued in Exodus as God uses Moses to guides the Hebrews out of the oppressive system in Egypt. The scriptures of Deuteronomy and Joshua continue to examine God’s closeness with the Hebrews. The laws given to the Hebrews that describe how they should conduct themselves suggests God’s concern for the Hebrew’s well-being. Although some might argue that God’s direct concern for human life does not continue into the chapters of Ecclesiastes and Job.
However, the sentiment does, in fact, endure. God does not become indifferent in the chapters Ecclesiastes and Job. This idea …show more content…
Moses continues the description of the commandments and goes into further depth about the laws. The commandments are repeated in Deuteronomy, after being mentioned in Exodus. The repetition of the commandments places additional emphasis and importance on the laws on the lives the Hebrews. The laws are instructions to “observe the Sabbath day”, and not to “desire your neighbor’s house (Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 21). The commandments are given to make life easier and more understandable for the Hebrews. Moses states that God gave the laws “so that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you are to possess” (Deuteronomy 5:33). This demonstrates God’s understanding about human behavior and how knowledge about not “making an idol [of God]” is not innate human traits (Deuteronomy 1:18). The commandments allow the Hebrews to navigate through life with ease, since their life’s intentions are laid out before them. The commandments act as a gift to the Hebrews so that they are aware of how to survive in Israel. This mimics God’s actions in Genesis during Adam and Eve’s time in the garden. The Hebrews are provided with the ways to live, which is done with the intent of reducing conflict among them and allows them to thrive in …show more content…
For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same. For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same; as one dies; so dies the other” (Ecclesiastes 4:16 – 20). But, this information is not meant to be pessimistic but instead optimistic. Since both receive the same outcome, there is limited pressure placed upon humans and their behavior by God. It is the human’s responsibility to “eat and drink and take pleasure in their toil” (Ecclesiastes 3:13). It is also stated to “Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has long ago approved what you do” (Ecclesiastes 9:7). God has a concern for human behavior, since He makes it their duty to enjoy life. A burden is removed from humans since it is only a human’s responsibility to obey God. Although there is not a direct intervention from God in the chapter of Ecclesiastes, the commandments placed in Exodus and Deuteronomy still apply. If humans continue by the laws set by God and enjoy the work that they have done, humans will have the ability to experience
However, the sentiment does, in fact, endure. God does not become indifferent in the chapters Ecclesiastes and Job. This idea …show more content…
Moses continues the description of the commandments and goes into further depth about the laws. The commandments are repeated in Deuteronomy, after being mentioned in Exodus. The repetition of the commandments places additional emphasis and importance on the laws on the lives the Hebrews. The laws are instructions to “observe the Sabbath day”, and not to “desire your neighbor’s house (Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 21). The commandments are given to make life easier and more understandable for the Hebrews. Moses states that God gave the laws “so that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you are to possess” (Deuteronomy 5:33). This demonstrates God’s understanding about human behavior and how knowledge about not “making an idol [of God]” is not innate human traits (Deuteronomy 1:18). The commandments allow the Hebrews to navigate through life with ease, since their life’s intentions are laid out before them. The commandments act as a gift to the Hebrews so that they are aware of how to survive in Israel. This mimics God’s actions in Genesis during Adam and Eve’s time in the garden. The Hebrews are provided with the ways to live, which is done with the intent of reducing conflict among them and allows them to thrive in …show more content…
For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same. For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same; as one dies; so dies the other” (Ecclesiastes 4:16 – 20). But, this information is not meant to be pessimistic but instead optimistic. Since both receive the same outcome, there is limited pressure placed upon humans and their behavior by God. It is the human’s responsibility to “eat and drink and take pleasure in their toil” (Ecclesiastes 3:13). It is also stated to “Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has long ago approved what you do” (Ecclesiastes 9:7). God has a concern for human behavior, since He makes it their duty to enjoy life. A burden is removed from humans since it is only a human’s responsibility to obey God. Although there is not a direct intervention from God in the chapter of Ecclesiastes, the commandments placed in Exodus and Deuteronomy still apply. If humans continue by the laws set by God and enjoy the work that they have done, humans will have the ability to experience