God Ideas vs. Good Ideas

About this episode

The episode discusses the distinction between divine revelation and human instinct, emphasizing the importance of God's teachings for moral living.

Revelation from God interferes with things coming naturally to humans: hurtful or wrongful deeds we often reflexively do. The 10 Commandments go to the heart of how God "sent His Word and healed" us. Our Parent in Heaven teaches us how to rein in our instincts and be "good people," just as any good parents teach their children. Yet, Scripture does far more than offer "good" ideas. It offers "God Ideas." Certainties certain enough to be values upon which we are invited/called-upon to "bet our all." "All in" on rightful living "here" - and eternal life "there." Enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Bruce L. Cohen

Topics covered

• God Ideas
• Good Ideas
• 10 Commandments
• spiritual guidance
• moral living

Keywords

• God Ideas
• Good Ideas
• 10 Commandments
• spirituality
• moral guidance
• religion
• Judaism

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 10 Commandments

Places: Heaven

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