As those who observe "Sabbath" on Saturday, what is meant when we say, "We are Sabbath worshipers?" Does that mean we worship God on Sabbath or that we actually worship Sabbath? When those who assemble for worship on Sunday are called "Sunday worshipers", is this an accusation of worshiping a day over God's seventh-day designation?
How possible is it that people might "Remember the Sabbath" while forgetting the God who said, "remember?" Is there a sense that Sabbath-keeping merits some favor from or merit with God? How far apart is resting as obedience performance vs. resting as a reminder of our "rest" in Jesus Christ for our salvation? If we are loyal to the Sabbath over love to God and our neighbors, has it become an idol? Will our worship focus on God/Father, Son & Holy Spirit, or will we elevate Sabbath higher than God ever intended?
In the last days, is loyalty to Sabbath more important than loyalty to the Lord of the Sabbath? Might it be a good exercise to check if we're making Sabbath an idol?
Andy McDonald
Its frightening what the enemy can use to keep us from placing our focus on Jesus, thus the warning pray without ceasing.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Sabbath can become an Idol. In John 7:22 Jesus states that Moses gave circumcision on the Sabbath to stop it becoming an Idol to the people. Jesus said "For THIS REASON Moses gave circumcision...." There is a lot more to this but if we analyze this further it is interesting to say the least!
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