Mitzvah

Hebrew, a precept or commandment, a religious duty.

The term has a cultural understanding that this is in the sense of a good deed, acts of empathy and kindness. There are three types of mytzvah: philosophical, personal, and social.

Philosophical:

• To know God, and understand that God created all things

• To have no other gods

• To know the unity of God

• To respect/honor God.

• To love God.

• To pursue the passions of God placed in the heart and not stray after the eyes

Personal:

• Pray

• Follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit

• Study the scriptures

• Keep the body clean

• Keep peace in the home

• Wear the tzitzits

• Worship on the holy days

Social:

• Give to the poor

• Worship through obtaining the Sacraments

• Worship with family, friends, and neighbors

• Love all, including enemies

• Help any in need however one can

In is understood that the mitzvot known as the Law of Moses has been fulfilled in Christ, and that parts of it will are longer be in force, such as animal sacrifice.