Through Christ’s grace, we no longer need to follow old testament law to achieve salvation. However, when we are born again through that grace, our new lives naturally include some of what was followed in the old testament as law.
For example, we don’t tithe to get into heaven, but we tithe out of love for God and fellow humans.
As to observing the Sabbath law, I feel this is an example of surrendering to God, that he will take care of you, that you don’t need to work 24x7 to survive in this world.
My Sundays usually involve concentrating on family, relationships with friends and enjoying the outdoors. However, I will sometimes skip church to spend Sunday taking fire training classes (i’m a volunteer firefighter) that can very easily be construed as working. We discussed this subject in the small group I am part of, and reminded ourselves what Jesus to the church leaders when he healed the person on the Sabbath. (sorry, my journey as a Christian has been too short to breakout needed verse) I think we need to look at the details, instead of following the absolute rule NO WORKING ON THE SABBATH.
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Through Christ’s grace, we no longer need to follow old testament law to achieve salvation. However, when we are born again through that grace, our new lives naturally include some of what was followed in the old testament as law.
For example, we don’t tithe to get into heaven, but we tithe out of love for God and fellow humans.
As to observing the Sabbath law, I feel this is an example of surrendering to God, that he will take care of you, that you don’t need to work 24x7 to survive in this world.
My Sundays usually involve concentrating on family, relationships with friends and enjoying the outdoors. However, I will sometimes skip church to spend Sunday taking fire training classes (i’m a volunteer firefighter) that can very easily be construed as working. We discussed this subject in the small group I am part of, and reminded ourselves what Jesus to the church leaders when he healed the person on the Sabbath. (sorry, my journey as a Christian has been too short to breakout needed verse) I think we need to look at the details, instead of following the absolute rule NO WORKING ON THE SABBATH.