The Bible doesn’t give a long list of dos and don’ts
for how to keep the Sabbath, but it does provide us with many solid principles
to help us understand how to keep the Sabbath day holy.
One of those ways to keep the Sabbath holy is by not
working. On this point, the question is asked. Should a person who is an
essential worker stop working early enough to keep the Sabbath from sunset on
Friday to an hour after sunset on Saturday?
The biblical answer to this question is, "The
Fourth Commandment specifically states: “The seventh day is the Sabbath of the
LORD your God. In it you shall do no work” (Exodus 20:10). In the next verse,
the command connects this with God resting on the seventh day (verse 11).
The problem with many people is the interpretation of
the answer as to an essential worker.
I have written on this before (go back to other Sabbath
Facts), yet it needs to be spoken on again. Because of the lack of
understanding on this subject.
It is said, "According to the fourth commandment,
the Sabbath was dedicated to rest and religious worship. All secular employment
was to be suspended, but works of mercy and benevolence were in accordance with
the purpose of the Lord. They were not to be limited by time or place. To
relieve the afflicted, to comfort the sorrowing is a labor of love that does
honor to God's holy day."
"The necessities of life must be attended to, the
sick must be cared for, the wants of the needy must be supplied. He will not be
held guiltless who neglects to relieve suffering on the Sabbath. God's holy
rest day was made for man, and acts of mercy are in perfect harmony with its
intent. God does not desire His creatures to suffer an hour's pain that may be
relieved upon the Sabbath or any other day..."
In short, If you work in a job where you have to keep
law in order, assist a suffering person in your country, or help someone who
has to travel to another country, or from another country to your country. That
job is an essential service.
As you go through your day, remember, "The needs
of suffering humanity are never to be neglected. The Saviour, by His example,
has shown us that it is right to relieve suffering on the Sabbath."
If you are an essential worker in your country, this
blog today is dedicated to you. Have a HAPPY DAY. Blessings, Blessings,
Blessings.
By GARDEN MINISTRY
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