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Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty · Catechism · 554

Faith Q&A › Catechism › 8. The Church and Society

What is the Old Testament’s view of social life?

The answer

God’s Law is not interested in anything more than a life of righteousness and justice, and both of these are often confused together. In God’s Law, justice has to do with one’s relationship with God and others, with animals and birds, and even with objects. These detailed laws were presented to humanity at the beginning of their spiritual lives to guide them, that they should not deviate from them. Without obeying the law, their sacrifices, prayers, fasting, charity, and all their worship will not be accepted.

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Volume 1, Books 1–3. First English Edition, 2023. Published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Sporting, Alexandria, and Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, South Brunswick, NJ. Copyright © 2023. Translation and Editing: Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Arabian Gulf, and Egypt.