Scott Bushey
Puritanboard Commissioner
In my opinion, the sabbath issue will always come down to personal conscience. Conscience is based on wisdom. Wisdom comes from the Lord. All of us know what is a breech on the sabbath (as God has given us that wisdom). I do not burden myself on the Lord's day-I see it as a pleasure and a grace. The sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath. I try and keep my thoughts on the Lord, his mercy and grace, read and study his word, rest from the tiring week. If my daughter is playing a game on her phone, I do not 'crack' her for it, but point her to a more profitable time spent. If someone in my household is doing something typical that can be done the other 6 days of the week, I remind them that God has given freedom from such mundane tasks on His day and I do so, graciously and tenderly; with patience.
None of us keep the day as we should. Wandering thoughts would be sinful...not redeeming the time and such. None of us love the Lord with all our hearts, mind, soul and strength. Maybe we should focus more on that than items we should avoid. The day is a day of peace and quiet in the Lord. It is not a burden and shouldn't be.
Lastly, I have not always been in this place. MY church takes the continental view (as Lynnie has mentioned about the PCA). I don't point my fingers at anyone. We are works in progress and the HS is faithful. Lets leave it to Him.
None of us keep the day as we should. Wandering thoughts would be sinful...not redeeming the time and such. None of us love the Lord with all our hearts, mind, soul and strength. Maybe we should focus more on that than items we should avoid. The day is a day of peace and quiet in the Lord. It is not a burden and shouldn't be.
Lastly, I have not always been in this place. MY church takes the continental view (as Lynnie has mentioned about the PCA). I don't point my fingers at anyone. We are works in progress and the HS is faithful. Lets leave it to Him.