Jacy,


Pilgrim summed up well what it is to observe the Lord's day in his first, second, and last points (post #42697). I suggest that we be careful as their are some who like to ridicule those who observe the Lord's day accusing them of a legalistic pursuit of sanctification. They do this by appealing to Christian liberty and quoting from or comparing themselves with Christians of both past and present. One with a true saving faith or a Spirit led seeker knows the depravity of their desperately wicked heart and seeks life eternal all the days of their life, following hard after Jesus Christ and rests not a carnal presumption that all is well with their soul and thus skips church for the allurements of the world. We should also restrain our liberty in things that at other times are lawful between and after church services and give time to think, meditate, and learn of things above.

Originally Posted by Jacy
The Lord's Day is set apart in the sense that resting, worshiping, and meditating on the things of God do take place. I personally don't think, though, that this precludes other lawful or enjoyable activities as well. You mentioned "worldly recreation"? Can you be specific in what you mean and perhaps give some examples?


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The Second Helvetic Confession - Chapter XXIV

. . . the Lord's Day itself, ever since the apostles' time, was set aside for them and for a holy rest, a practice now rightly preserved by our Churches for the sake of worship and love.

. . . For we do not believe that one day is any holier than another, or think that rest in itself is acceptable to God. Moreover, we celebrate the Lord's Day and not the Sabbath as a free observance.


William,