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Where is this 'holy nation' today?

True. The logical storehouse for needed goods should be one's home, as much as is reasonable, not a warehouse or supermarket miles away.

True that the Sabbath was made for the benefit of all mankind, but only the nation of Israel was commanded to keep it.

I gave it about ten minutes. It didn't grab me, switched channels.

Some people find enjoyment in...making money. ;)

Getting a big bump in Social Security check this month. Will add it to the 'pile'. :cool:

If you have money and love your job you have the best of both worlds.

If I find a fast pump I try to remember it for next time, although others have the same thought as that pump is almost always being used when I want to fill up.

Update for post #37. Junked out my Grand Marquis at 420,000 miles, spring of 2022. Bought another Grand Marquis, 2003 LS, with 110,000 miles. Paid $7000 for it (it is 'cherry'). Likely the last car I'll ever buy. Still cutting my own hair and getting really good at it. I'm now getting the hair...

Isaiah 40:31 - but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. I recall running with my dog shortly after I had completed a 3 day compete fast, which was the last of a series...

Who would carry out the executions of those who work on the Sabbath?

The seventh day is 'holy time' set aside for our benefit. As the seventh day is the official day of rest you will likely get better rest on that day than any other.

Yes, physical rest is vital in keeping the Sabbath. And, we are able to actually do it as there is no need for the tiring rituals that were once attached to it, including the additional labor of the 'preparation' day. It is doubtful if those who kept the OC Sabbath actually got much real rest...

Working six days back then was necessary for survival. Today it is very helpful for success.

The term rest is a shortened version of the term arrest. Abstain is a better term nowadays. We usually get enough rest from daily activities through nightly sleep. Many of the proscriptions attached to the Sabbath were ritual in nature. The new covenant replaces the ritual with the actual. In...

I think the ancients were correct, that most health problems originate in the gut. Little real attention is paid to it today, but the individual can study it and use the knowledge to improve their health.

Money is important, but upon deep soul searching and reflection I have concluded that my wife and I just didn't have the love and commitment necessary to overcome the difficulties of marriage.

Jesus said the way to life is difficult. Keeping the commandments as written is pretty easy. Keeping them in the fulness of their meaning is difficult.

The Hebrew for remember as translated in Strong's doesn't list any specific requirements, neither does the word keep. to remember, recall, call to mind (Qal) to remember, recall (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind (Hiphil) to cause to...

Why do you think there are so few Christian Sabbath keeping churches?