Appropriate Sabbath Activities

[AdventCowgirl]

I'm confused about what is appropriate to do on the Sabbath. There's a lot of things that I know are wrong to do on the Sabbath (like buy, sell, work, ex.) but other things I'm not sure on. I know we need to consontrate on God all through the Sabbath Day, but how far does that go? Our pastor asked us not to have a baby shower for a couple on the Sabbath and I don't see how having the shower would be wrong since it's doing good. Our pastor also didn't think it was appropriate for the kids to play tag outside on the Sabbath. What are your views on Sabbath activities?

 

[Cliff2]

I'm confused about what is appropriate to do on the Sabbath. There's a lot of things that I know are wrong to do on the Sabbath (like buy, sell, work, ex.) but other things I'm not sure on. I know we need to consontrate on God all through the Sabbath Day, but how far does that go? Our pastor asked us not to have a baby shower for a couple on the Sabbath and I don't see how having the shower would be wrong since it's doing good. Our pastor also didn't think it was appropriate for the kids to play tag outside on the Sabbath. What are your views on Sabbath activities?

AdventCowgirl

Let me assure you that I take your concerns very seriously.

Also let me assure you that it seems to me that from what you say you have a very wise minister.

When it comes to Sabbath we need look no further than the example that Jesus gave us.

What would Jesus Do?

That at times does not help out young people with questions such as you have but really that is where you should look.

From your nmae I would assume you are young and if that is the case I know how you feel as I have two young kids just in teens and I see all the time nhow the Sabbath to them is a real restriction.


The playing of any sports on Sabbath is not good as it takes away the spiritual blessings that comes from worship. The Sabbath is a day where we spend time with God and friends who will bring us closer to God.

You may think that playing "tag" will do all that. I can tell you one thing for sure it most likely will not.

Walking, bike riding, climbing, doing all those things in nature will bring you closer to God.

Hope this helps, keep asking if it has not and I am sure someone will be able to help.

Blessings

 

[Sophia7]

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[smooze]

I take this parable when everyone else stop sinning and being faithful then they can tell me how to follow the sabbath. We are all suffering in our sabbath walk. WE need to do as best possible .MY wife and I usually sleep all day Saturday that way we can avoid anything self-righteous. I was on another NON-christian site for awhile I found myself getting angry everyday to non-sense posts and depravity. I once was walking past a restaurant and found to my amazement that some adventist were going in for a lunch after church. I almost said something to the man But GOD tapped me on the shoulder and reminded me how we as sinners are all accountable for our own actions. Sorry im a bit all over the place such is the mindset of an ADHD sufferer GOD bless you all.

 

[AdventCowgirl]

Thanks a lot all of you. You did help.