To Christians out there...?

Question

When supporting intollerance against, for example, gays, you guys talk a big game about following the rules of the bible. How many of you keep the Sabbath? (Wich is one of the 10 commandments, by the way.)

Answer 1

I do!

Answer 2

There are several churches that teach sabbath observance on Saturday.
Seventh Day Adventists
Seventh Day Baptists
World Wide Church of God


I tried looking at Yahoo, Google and Ask.com for a complete list but there is soooo much info out there.

I just listed the ones I am familiar with.

But yes there are several Christian churches that teach the members to honestly and completely observe a sabbath. Not work for wages, but helping someone in need is okay. Not buying or selling. Turn off tv and radio and use the day to reflect on God's works. A day of rest to refresh and rebuild the soul.

To anyone who contests the calendar, the jewish people have faithfully counted every seventh day since it was given to them. Christians can know which day is Sabbath by examining the Jewish calendar.

Answer 3

First of all, Christians are not under the 'Ten Commandments'.
2.9 of the '10 commandments' were reauthorized under the 'New Testament' law.
3. Many people may see the commandments Christians are under as 'contradictory'. (Example; patience and diligence).
4. Both Jews and Christians are given the 'two or more witnesses' principle. Along with 2 Tim. 3:16-17 (all scripture is given by inspiration of God...), the true 'old testament' was the law of Moses, not Genesis-Malachi (for brevity, I omitted the witnesses & scriptures). So both the first dayu of the week,and sabbath are authorized. Which day one observes is up to the person.

Answer 4

As for as homosexuals, I personally have no problem with it. I don't care if you get married, I don't care if you're gay, it's not my salvation that's in question. I can't judge you, I have enough of my own sins to deal with. And honestly, the homosexual stuff is in the old Hebrew laws, and I'm not Jewish. The 10 commandments are for everyone, but the Hebrew laws were for the Hebrews.

I'm christian, go to a presbyterian church on Sunday, but hold the sabbath on the correct day, Friday sunset to Saturday, sunset. I'm pretty sure God didn't tell Constantine it was okay to change it to Sunday in order to convert pagans, and no people, it wasn't changed because Christ rose on Sunday, and NO, it's not optional or multiple choice. It's a commandment, not a suggestion.

Answer 5

Jeebus B.,
You have a good point. Christians are not Chirstian because they are perfect. They are Christian because they put themselves in trust of God's word, through Jesus Christ.

As far as the gay bashing, that is a pet peeve of mine. Gay is definitely a sin according to the Bible. But so many other things are as well. I would love it if gays were saved so that those legalists that are out there could be told to shove it. They have no corner on God's grace and are not righteous. They are as the Pharisees that were religious and legalistic. Jesus had problems with them and would go to the gatherings of sinners. The sinners knew they were sinners, and did not contest that. Those self-righteous Pharisees were religious and condemned all but themselves. It's in the Gospels, easy enough to read.

Answer 6

Glad you asked!! Yes, I keep the Sabbath. I don't let anyone tell me what to do on Saturday and I do what I darn well please.

Then on the first day of the week, I gather with other Christians to celebrate the resurrection, maybe have lunch with some close friends, and later try to get stuff done.

And while we're on the subject of the law, I also stay kosher, no shrimp, lobster, baby back ribs or clams.

Answer 7

I do. I set aside Sunday as my day of worship. I don't think anyone really knows what day the sabbath falls on. Some feel it is on Saturday. Either way I believe as long as you set aside a day for God you are remembering the sabbath to keep it holy. God Bless You.

Answer 8

I do. All real Christians do. Of course, a vast number of so-called "Christians" care so little about God that they only attend church every now and then to make themselves look good. But I guarentee that any Christian you have met (online or otherwise) that spreads the Truth without emabarrassment keeps holy the Sabbath day.

God bless!

Answer 9

The Jewish religion was the last religion to command external rites and rituals. Today the Sabbath is a day of instruction.

Answer 10

My family and I attend church Sunday morning and evening and feel so blessed doing so. I know a lot of faiths believe the Sabbath is on Saturday - not us!

Answer 11

Yes - I keep the sabbath.

Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued the following statement about homosexuality:
"We believe that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God. We believe that marriage may be eternal through exercise of the power of the everlasting priesthood in the house of the Lord.
"People inquire about our position on those who consider themselves so-called gays and lesbians. My response is that we love them as sons and daughters of God. They may have certain inclinations which are powerful and which may be difficult to control. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If they do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church.
"We want to help these people, to strengthen them, to assist them with their problems and to help them with their difficulties. But we cannot stand idle if they indulge in immoral activity, if they try to uphold and defend and live in a so-called same-sex marriage situation. To permit such would be to make light of the very serious and sacred foundation of God-sanctioned marriage and its very purpose, the rearing of families"