The Sabbath is a day of rest from Labour. The Hebrew word translated labour in Exodus 20:9 is abad. It means to do, to serve. Who are we allowed to serve, what are we allowed to do on the first six days of the week? The answer is Six days shalt thou labour (serve) and do thy work. In other words you may serve your own interests for six days each week; but on the seventh day - the Sabbath - you must stop serving your own interests and devote that day to the service of the Almighty. Why? Because that is His holy day; it has been set apart for His service, His work. What is Gods work and how may we become engaged in it? We find our answer in the Scriptures. It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day (Mark 3:4) It is lawful to heal on the Sabbath day (Matthew 12:10) It is lawful to rescue someone on the Sabbath day (Matthew 12:11) It is lawful to engage in spiritual activities on the Sabbath, such as: attending church meetings, preaching, teaching, Bible study, prayer, visiting the sick and aged, walking in the countryside etc. (Luke 4:16,31, 6:1-2)
Posted on: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 13:25:43 +0000
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