TOBIT

TOBIT
Angel and demon
Prayer and Alms
These combinations make Tobit an exciting story to read


What Makes DANIEL Special
The book of Tobit is divided into two parts:

(1) The fidelity of Tobit the elder and of Sara to the Lord (1:1-3:25)
• The fidelity of Tobias is shown by his acts of mercy to fellow captives and to the dead. These acts of mercy resulted to his blindness. He was taunted by his wife. The more he was taunted by his wife, the more he turned to God in prayer.
• Sara was taunted by her maid as husband killer (3:7-10). She turned to God in prayer.

(2) The fidelity of the Lord to Tobias and to Sara through the ministration of angel Raphael (4:1-12:22)
• Angel Raphael guided Tobias. While Tobias was bathing in Tigris, a large fish attacked him. Angel Raphael advised him to catch the large fish and keep its heart, liver and gall. The scent of the burned fish liver aided Raphael in conquering the devil that killed Sara’s seven husbands. Angel Raphael also brought Tobias to marry Sara.
• Angel Raphael cured the blindness of Tobit.

Why Was TOBIT Written
The book of Tobit shows several things:
• God is faithful to those who are faithful to him; God is true to those who are true to Him
• Helping the poor through almsgiving is important in showing fidelity to God
• Fidelity to the Law means fidelity to God
• God’s fidelity is manifested through the active ministration of angels.


Famous Verses: Tobit 14: 8-9

Now, my children, follow my instructions. Worship God sincerely and do what is pleasing to him.
Bring up your children to do what is right. Teach them that they must give to the poor and must always remember to praise God with all sincerity.