Am I My Brother's Keeper? Part 2

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Am I My Brother's Keeper? Part 2

July 25, 2024 • Arthur Bailey

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The concept of brotherhood in Torah encompasses a spectrum of kinship including all those that serve YeHoVaH. The Torah underscores the responsibility one has to their brother, emphasizing the importance of protection, care, and preservation as outlined in the concept of "shamar." However, man can only watch, and his protection is limited. YeHoVaH is our Keeper and watches over us.

Yeshua further elucidated the significance of righteousness by highlighting how we treat our brothers, emphasizing a duty to guard, attend to, and preserve the well-being of one another.

Who is my Brother? “ For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” (Matthew 12:50)

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