“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: 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.” Isaiah 58:13, 14.

Going to the Bible for an answer we find the following important guidelines for keeping the Sabbath:

-Doing our own ways: This would mean avoiding all kinds of work that we typically do during the remaining days of the week (work, study, cooking, cleaning, TV, house work, etc...). The sacred hours of the Sabbath are to be spent in worship, Christian fellowship, doing good to those in need, and witnessing to others.
-Doing our own pleasure: This would mean that we do not spend the holy hours of the Sabbath in leisure activities, sleep, social visitation, etc... All these activities are to be performed during the remaining six days of the week.
-Speaking our own words: What we commonly engage in conversation about during the six days of the week, we are to avoid during the sacred hours of the Sabbath; such as conversations about politics, work, family talk, etc... We have to realize that the hours of the Sabbath are not ours to waste but belong to God and should be spent as He has requested.

For those keeping the Sabbath in harmony with divine instruction is given the most wonderful promise: “I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father.” Isaiah 58:14. The heritage of Jacob is eternal life.

Before the Sabbath begins the mind as well as the body should be withdrawn from worldly business. God has set His Sabbath at the end of the six working days that men may stop and consider what they have gained during the week in preparation for the pure kingdom which admits no transgressor. Every Sabbath we should reflect upon the past week in seeing the spiritual gains and noting the losses that we can improve upon

As sunset approaches let the members of the family assemble to read God's word, to sing and to pray. We are to leave our usual employment and spend time in meditation and worship. Before the setting of the sun let all secular work be laid aside and all secular papers be put out of sight. Parents, explain your work and its purpose to your children and let them share in your preparation to keep the Sabbath according to the commandment. We should jealously guard the edges of the Sabbath. Remember that every moment is consecrated, holy time.

In His own day He preserves for the family opportunity for communion with Him, enjoyment of nature, and fellowship with one another. Parents should spend Sabbath afternoon with their children. Often, the Sabbath is made of little significance to children, who are left to play alone or find entertainment as best they can. Left alone, the children soon be come restless and begin to play or engage in some kind of mischief. Thus the Sabbath has to them no sacred significance. The portion remaining to the family may be made the most sacred and precious season of all the Sabbath hours, with involving all members of the family, both young and old.

During a portion of the day, all should have an opportunity to be out doors in nature where they can do much to exalt the Sabbath with their families and make it the most enjoyable day of the week. We should devote time to interesting our children. This will have a happy influence upon them.

None should feel at liberty to spend sanctified time in an unprofitable manner. It is not honoring to God for Sabbath keepers to sleep during much of the Sabbath, the time that God has chosen to spend with us. They dishonor their Creator in so doing and, by their actions, say that the six days are too precious for them to spend in resting

Cooking should be done on the day of preparation, Friday.

"Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you." Exodus 31:13.

It means eternal salvation to keep the all the commandments of God, including the Sabbath, holy unto the Lord. God promises: "Them that honor Me I will honor." 1 Samuel 2:30.

Comments (10)Add Comment
20939
yuh
written by janeleea, December 02, 2009
isn't it
20268
day of sabbath.
written by enriqueto belauro, September 14, 2009
smilies/smiley.gif the day of sabbath.when this website come to me,then when i have open the vedeo.i really cried more enough,i thought god call me to find it..until few months past i have continue to study the contain o it,then when i knew true sabbath and false sabbath which is sunday..then i knew that im contradicted the day of the lord sabbath so its very hard to rest in sabbath day because i have under contract of the Company here in Japan.but i have decided,i need to obey God commandments.my contract here was a commandments of men only.. so in short i broke my contract and told to my boss to rest in sabbath. or i gonna go home,but my boss told me dont go home you allowed you to rest on sabbath,so i have a lesson to learn.. if we obey God commandments,there are option he give us..so im really happy that God is good to me..but all my co worker here got wonder.why i have to refuse to work on sabbath..my answer is simply. i want to accept the SEAL of JESUS.ezekiel 20:12/ 20:20 thanks wlc..i do believe your in the line of truth..
44886
To the WLC team
written by Cleetus Koshy, September 07, 2009
Do u know what is the main theme of sabbath? it is remeber the Lord as he rested on the seventh day. but know the lifestyle has changed. people dont get holidays on saturdays. so now in the midst of all this, we can only do one thing that is to remember our Lord while working. in heaven, only those people who Worship the Lord faithfully and obey his commandments will only get to heaven. we are justified by faith thru Christ Jesus Not by works. did u get me?
38771
...
written by Franco Glovasa, July 23, 2009
Bro, I know your passion and I know these guy's passion. Please do not judge or have a fight. For we all after one thing: that is Salvation. If you think that such observance is burden, I tell you that you rather not observe the same, but if you love doing it, then do it for God. Keeping the sabbath has nothing to do with salvation but it's a sign of love.

I am giving you a scenario of devoted people and you will decide which of the following who properly observe sabbath:

a. Mr. X worked from Mondays to Fridays, have a social bonding with friends during Saturdays, and went to church on Sundays from 8am-12pm and do his usual chuch service, listen to pastor's sermon and have a chit-chat with his friends, after which, went home early and clean his chores.

b. Mr. Y also worked from Mondays to Fridays, knows the sabbath, go to church every Saturdays, from 8am to 12pm, have it's lunch, listen to pastors and have a chit-chat with friends, sleep from 1pm-3pm, and attend his sundown service from 3pm until sundown (usually til 6pm), and usually having a bible quiz game or a bible trivia; and during Sundays have a little vacation together with his family or friends or yet a time to go to the mall for shopping.

c. Mr. Z has the same work with Mr X and Mr y, worked from Mondays to Fridays, clean his chores daily, don't know sabbath but has deeply connection with God, talk to God alone in his room whole Saturday (since there's no work on Saturdays) or have his bible study with his friends on the same day, talking how good and mighty our God is and praising God, exhaulting His name; and during Sundays attend his usual Sunday church service together with Mr X and listen to the pastors and have a chit-chat with his friends.

Observing sabbath has nothing to do with going to church and it never is. I'm not saying to go to church every Sunday but rather I am saying how to you observe your sabbath? If you feel like going to church every Saturday is a burden then go to church every Sunday but please do observe your proper sabbath during sabbath day just like Mr. Z did.

You know your own status with our Master. I am going to ask you one thing: if God will return today, will you have the guts to faced Him? If you are going to die right now, where are you going to go? if you don't know the answer, ask your status with God.

as Paul said, "to live is Christ and to die is gain". For Paul knew where to go after living on this earth.
15100
Unbiblical
written by Kyle Trottier, June 15, 2009
Your Sabbath Day Cult's belief that we have to go to church on Saturday, is promoting the Catholic Church's inquisition style of "faith based works" which God says is blasphemy.

Faith in Christ alone is your way to God, not your acts.

"Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:20

You are like the pharisees, "look at how much holier though is by my works.

Blasphemy
0
...
written by Migdalia, February 20, 2009
Which churches ( denomination ) are practicing the Sabbath?
17619
comment
written by gailrhodalyn legaspi, February 15, 2009
thank you for sharing bible expsitio on sabbath, pls help me find SOP explanation on Sabbath. tnk yousmilies/smiley.gif
393
Response to Terri Rinella
written by sharon sumampouw, February 12, 2009
Hello Terri,

Praise the Lord for His guidance for you, the testimony that you have shared in this page clearly showed that how God faithfully guide you to find His will in keeping His day Holy, for your soul is a jewel in His eyes.

You have a humble and teachable spirit, and love the truth, and God sees your honest heart, surely He will leads you even more, you are so blessed...smilies/cheesy.gif

John3:21 "But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God".

In His Love and Service,
WLC Team
7836
Thank you Worlds Last Chance.
written by Terri Rinella, January 28, 2009
Since I have become a member of the WLC, I am astonished of the many misunderstandings that have been bread into me. I went to church on Sundays with my parents thinking what I was doing was good in the eyes of God. But when I found out that the Sabbath day is Saturday not Sunday, I am finding it hard to practice this. I truly and wholeheartedly wish to change my life to mirror the ways of the lord. At first I read that keeping holy the Sabbath day meant no working or no buying or selling. So two Saturdays ago from sundown Friday night to sundown Saturday I thought that I could not go shopping or buy food, gas etc, and could not selling anything…nothing on Ebay.

But to do no work does that mean I can’t clean my house? Or cook dinner for my family? Then I thought Cleanliness’ is next to Godliness’ so I thought it’s ok to clean. Last week it bothered me because I definitely want to know what I’m suppose to do to keep holy the Sabbath day. So from sundown Friday last week to sundown Saturday I did nothing but watched TV all day. Then I got up and made some cookies.

My next question is where do I find a church that recognizes the true Sabbath? I just finished reading what are your reasons for keeping the Sabbath? And how do I find a church that practices just as Jesus did all of his life and in death?

After reading this I saw the list of related information and, How do I keep the Sabbath answered everything. And I have a LOT to learn. These past two weeks I did everything wrong. I hope God understands, and I truly want to learn all that I can, and take the lessons this site has to offer so I can learn to live the way God has commanded me to do. Thank you WLC
Terri
smilies/smiley.gif
5691
To GOD be the Glory!!!
written by Angela Alexander, October 22, 2008
Everyday there is something to be learned about our Heavenly Father. When I think about all the time I have wasted but to GOD be the Glory because His Grace and Mercy is new, fresh everyday. His love endures forever. JESUS, I thank GOD for WLC because I have been out of work for over a month now and my Faith in the LORD has really kept me and I know that it was GOD leading me to you all He is a on time GOD yes He is. I love you all at WLC and I pray for Him to keep on blessing you all to do His will in feeding His sheep.Amen!GOD BLESS YOU GOD BLESS YOU GOD BLESS YOU!!! In HIM, Angie BA

Write comment
You must be logged in to post a comment. Please register if you do not have an account yet.

busy

Member Login

Today's Date

25
12
5997
(dd/mm/yyyy)
12
03
2010
Prayer Request