39. Do not save the idolater

The 39th commandment of Mosaic Law is to not save the idolater

Where in scripture?

Deuteronomy 13:9

Do not yield to him or listen to him, nor look with pity upon him, to spare or shield him.

According to Mitzvah a Day, "One may not rescue somebody who incites others to idol worship, even if the inciter's life is in danger."

According to Chabad.org, the law is to "Not to [try to] save a mesit, but rather to see to it that he is executed."

New Testament References

Matthew 22:39

…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Romans 13:8-10

Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, (namely) "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law.

As Christians, we are called upon to love the sinner, but hate the sin.

St. Augustine

“With love for mankind and hatred of sins.”

Conclusion

Not binding on Christians