God: For Jews and Non-Jews

G-d

Question

I feel like God is cursing me.

Answer

Shalom!

Thank you for your question. I am not sure if you are Jewish or not, so I will respond in a way that is appropriate to both possibilities.

There is no concept in Judaism that God hates any person or the He curses anyone.

We are told that the key to a meaningful life and a relationship with God is to perform the mitzvot of the Torah. The mitzvot of the Torah are intended for Jews only. A fundamental belief of the Jewish people is the belief in reward and punishment. That being said, nobody knows or fully understands what that means. Some of the opinion that it is literal, and that one is rewarded for every good deed and punished for every bad deed. Others teach that reward and punishment refer to the Next world where God will review our life and punish//reward accordingly.

Non-Jews are also beloved by God, and in fact, in some ways, it is easier for a Non-Jew to get close to God then a Jew! This is because non-Jews only have 7 commandments that they must fulfil in order to becomplete and fulfilled in God eyes. They are:

1. Don’t murder.

2. Don’t steal.

3. Don’t worship false gods.

4. Don’t be sexually immoral.

5. Don’t eat a limb from an animal that is still alive.

6. Don’t curse God.

7. Establish a system of justice.

Non-Jews who follow these laws are assured a place in Heaven.

So to conclude, Judaism doesn’t accept the idea that God is cursing someone. I encourage you to engage in prayer and reach out to God. Speak to Him, tell Him what’s on your mind. Pray for your concerns. At the same time, perform mitzvot and good deeds as often as you can.

I believe that you will then find a positive change in your life.


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