DA7
We are to be sensitive to each other’s needs.
Category: Neighbours & Brothers
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: New Testament
Uniqueness: Unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Romans 12:16
Supportive NT Scriptures
- Matthew 7:12
- 1 Peter 3:8
- 1 Peter 4:8
Supportive OT Scriptures
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Isaiah 61:1
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Zechariah 7:9
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
This Mitzvah and Mitzvot #BB1 to BB11 are related in their all having to do with providing for and helping with each other’s needs. Complying with this Mitzvah comes before the others, however, because one must be sensitive to recognize another’s need before one can even consider helping. There are, however, some needs that do not require much or any sensitivity because we are commanded to be proactive in providing for them. One such example is Mitzvah #BB7: “Supporting Our Family Financially.” One does not need much sensitivity to observe that our family is unfed, unclothed, or unsheltered. On the other hand, a similar need of our brother or neighbor may not be that obvious. Being sensitive to another’s needs is inextricably related to Mitzvah #AA10: “Having Godly Compassion” because our sensitivity does no good if our compassion (derived from our faith) does not cause us to help. This is exemplified in James 2:15-16: “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food, and someone says to him, "Shalom! Keep warm and eat hearty!" without giving him what he needs, what good does it do?”
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