Keeping The Sabbath Holy

[Guest Ammon]

Both my father and mother in law are members of the church, but they don't attend church, don't observe the sabbath, and don't pay a full tithe. They are somewhat "simple" folk and just don't seem to get the importance of doing these things. What are the thoughts in there on keeping the Sabbath Holy and attending church?

[Guest Starsky]

The best thing I can do to explain it is to quote a scripture:

Isaiah 58:13

If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:

14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

[Guest Chell]

Thank you for that scripture Starsky. :)

[Guest lt]

I believe it is very important, it shows our love and respect for our father in heaven,

when we obey the laws and covenients he has given us... and keeping the sabath day holy is one of the top

[Guest curvette]

Originally posted by Ammon@May 25 2004, 05:26 PM

What are the thoughts in there on keeping the Sabbath Holy and attending church?

I think it's somewhere beneath the commandment that says "Honor thy Father and thy Mother."

[Guest lt]

curvette, I always love your spunk lol

[shanstress70]

Originally posted by Ammon@May 25 2004, 07:26 PM

Both my father and mother in law are members of the church, but they don't attend church, don't observe the sabbath, and don't pay a full tithe. They are somewhat "simple" folk and just don't seem to get the importance of doing these things. What are the thoughts in there on keeping the Sabbath Holy and attending church?

I think it's important, as far as keeping you connected to others who are likeminded. Also, while I think it's possible to have a relationship with God without going to church, it helps to hear others' thoughts. They may add another dimension to your relationship with God that you might not have had. And although there are other ways of feeling a sense of community, being a part of a group that believes the same religiously, in my opinion is a good way.

However, I hope that this won't cause problems with you and your in-laws. Curvette definitely has a point!

[Guest Taoist_Saint]

Personally, I find going to a movie more restful than home teaching.

[Guest Chell]

Originally posted by Taoist_Saint@May 26 2004, 07:09 PM

I think we (LDS) are already breaking the Sabbath by making it the busiest day of the week...3 hour block of church, home teaching, callings, etc.

It is supposed to be a day of rest, but it is not anymore.

Personally, I find going to a movie more restful than home teaching.

I have to agree. So I go for Sacrement meeting and while the kids are in class, my husband and I sneek home for some peace and quiet during Gospel Doctrine Class. Then we go back for Relief Society and to pick up the kids.

I know, it is like stealing an hour of free babysitting. MY BAD! But it is the most restful part of my day. :)

[Guest lt]

I love going because it allows me to hear others thoughts on scriptures and get a new insite on one. Most of all I LOVE R.S>

[Traveler]

Jesus said the Sabbath was for man - not man for the Sabbath. In Hebrews chapter 4 there is an interesting correlation drawn between the Sabbath - the day of rest and the rest of the Lord or the resurrection. In essence we are to understand that the rest of the Sabbath is a shadow of our life in eternity.

Therefore, if you want to spend your eternities with recreation like seeing movies - have at it on Sunday.

On the other hand if there is something to be gained by spiritual sacrifices and spiritually serving others, consider serving in a calling both at church or at home on Sunday - I have not found better training than the devotions to G-d as a servant to children teaching a primary class (or other such things). Or spending time with my family visiting someone sick or grandparents or some other such thing.

The Traveler

[Guest Starsky]

Very interesting insight Traveler.

[Guest jackvance88]

Originally posted by Ammon@May 25 2004, 06:26 PM

Both my father and mother in law are members of the church, but they don't attend church, don't observe the sabbath, and don't pay a full tithe. They are somewhat "simple" folk and just don't seem to get the importance of doing these things. What are the thoughts in there on keeping the Sabbath Holy and attending church?

how do you know they don't pay a full tithe? and what is a "full" tithe anyway?