The sabbath and work

Read  pp. 145 - 149 in Institutes of Biblical Law.

corresponding Rushdoony lectures


Listen to the R. J. Rushdoony lecture, The Sabbath and Work, that corresponds with this section.

Video summary lecture (Andrea Schwartz)​

questions for thought & discussion

  1. Can those involved in ungodly activities truly observe a sabbath rest?  How does this then influence the kind of vocation or endeavors one engages in? 

  2. Is this a commandment directed to all members of society?  What about babies, the infirmed, or the physically impaired?  If they cannot work, how can they rest? 

  3. Explain this quote from Dr. Rushdoony: “The Divine rest of the 7th day of creation, which has no evening, hovers over the world’s progress, that it may at last absorb it into itself.” 

  4. Is it proper for employers to insist that their employees take a sabbath rest?  What if the employee chooses not to?  does God hold the employer guilty? 
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  5. Is the sabbath geared toward work or is work geared toward the sabbath?

application

​One of the surest ways to identify whether you understand a subject is to write a point of view paper (sometimes referred to as a position paper).  This exercise helps to unearth areas of confusion, uncertainty, and/or disagreement, many times revealing that a number of unanswered questions remain. Once completed, you may submit your paper for comments.
 
After formulating your position(s) on the subjects covered in each lesson, a good next step is to engage in conversation (with your spouse, children, parents, friends, or co-workers) to better hone your skill in communicating the concepts you have learned and are assimilating into your own thinking.  Do not be concerned about “messing up” or doing it the “wrong way” as you will do plenty of both!  As with anything worth doing, practice will refine this skill, which is vital in order to fulfill the Great Commission.  If you find you need some one-on-one interaction, you may submit a question or request an appointment.
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