Travis Fentiman
Puritan Board Sophomore
As the whole of the Lord’s Day is to be set apart unto the immediate service of the Lord and spiritual duties, apart from necessities, so Isa. 58:13-14 says that:
Hence Westminster Confession, ch. 21, section 8, rightly forbids recreations on the Lord’s Day. Finally, here is a webpage of puritan resources expounding this topic in detail.
It will also be noticed that many of the Westminster divines themselves, in consistency with their intention in the WCF, allow for necessary refreshments and recreations that energize one for, and are consistent with, holy exercises. See especially the quotes by the puritan divine, George Walker.
“If thou turn away thy foot from… doing thy pleasure on my holy day… Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord…”
Hence Westminster Confession, ch. 21, section 8, rightly forbids recreations on the Lord’s Day. Finally, here is a webpage of puritan resources expounding this topic in detail.
It will also be noticed that many of the Westminster divines themselves, in consistency with their intention in the WCF, allow for necessary refreshments and recreations that energize one for, and are consistent with, holy exercises. See especially the quotes by the puritan divine, George Walker.