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God's Test Commandment
God described
one of His commandments as a'test" command. Which command is that?
What was he testing?
How has mankind fared with that test --and what about you?
by Scott Ashley
Does it matter whether we obey the Ten Commandments? Most Christians would certainly say yes. But what about the Fourth Commandment, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy"?; (Exodus 20:8). Does God really expect us to set aside one day of the week on which we are not to work? (verses 9-10). Is it realistic in today's world to take a whole day off each week? Is God really a stickler on this particular commandment, as He seems to be on the other nine?
If we are to keep
the Sabbath day holy, we first have to know what day that is.
Like most people, I commonly assumed the Sabbath was Sunday, since that was
the day on which my friends and relatives went to church rather than to work.
But then I found out that some people observed Saturday as the Sabbath. Which
is the true biblical Sabbath day? And does it really matter?
Look around you. It's obvious that most people don't think too highly of the Fourth Commandment. Saturday and Sunday alike, people fill amusement parks, movie theaters, shopping malls and sports stadiums, with more than a few also using that time to mow the lawn, wash the cars or catch up on other chores if they're not at their regular job that day.
Clearly the Sabbath seems to be the most ignored of the Ten Commandments. The one that God said to remember is easily the one most people forget.
Examining the Fourth Commandment
Let's take a closer look at the Fourth Commandment to better understand what it says:
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