Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let Us Follow Things that Edify – Episode 596
Romans 14:19
לָכֵן נַחְתֹּר נָא אֶל דְּבָרִים שֶׁמְּבִיאִים לִידֵי שָׁלוֹם, וְאֶל דְּבָרִים שֶׁבְּאֶמְצָעוּתָם יִבְנֶה אִישׁ אֶת רֵעֵהוּ.
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Romans 14:19
14:19 So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. (NASB)
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Romans 14:19’s call to “follow after the things which make for peace and the things wherewith one may edify another” finds strong thematic resonance in the Torah. The Torah consistently emphasizes building others up spiritually, communally, and ethically. – Building Community Through Words and Deeds – Leviticus 19:18 “Love your neighbor as yourself.” This is the cornerstone of mutual edification, acting in ways that uplift others. Exodus 23:1–2 Prohibitions against gossip and false witness protect communal integrity. Speaking truth builds trust and unity. Deuteronomy 6:7 “Teach them diligently to your children.” Instruction in Torah is itself an act of edification, passing on wisdom and strengthening future generations. – Encouraging Growth Through Justice and Mercy – Deuteronomy 15:7–8 “Open your hand to the poor.” Supporting others materially is a form of edification, helping them stand and thrive. Exodus 22:21–24 Protecting the vulnerable (strangers, widows, orphans) reinforces a society built on compassion and moral strength. For Leadership That Builds Rather Than Destroys – See Numbers 11:16-17 and Exodus 18:17-23. For Spiritual Construction as a Collective Mission – See Exodus 25-40 and Genesis 28:3. Notice how Paul’s exhortation is consistent with all of these Torah references which call us to pursue edification which aligns with the Torah’s vision of a society built on mutual responsibility, ethical speech, and spiritual instruction. In both traditions, edification isn’t abstract, it is embodied in how we teach, lead, speak, and serve. This is how Paul taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
