There is a section in the bible that says People shall work 6 years, but on the 7th they shall rest? This is a rule put forth by Moses, and was to be implimented after the promised land was reached.
So why is this little gem not followed, anywhere in the world?
Now before the christians start saying "well it's in the old testement" you do realize the things about adultery, anti gay, sabbath and so on are also of the old testement. Christ never spoke of any of these things when he was on this earth.
2007-02-18 03:37:32 · 8 answers · asked by pythos 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is part of the Mosaic Covenant which was for a particular people (Israelites) in a particular place, at a particular time. Christians are not under law, but grace. You do realize that adultery and homosexuality are spoken against in the New Testament?
Mat 5:27 You have heard that it was said to the ancients: "Do not commit adultery." Ex. 20:14; Deut. 5:18
Mat 5:28 But I say to you, Everyone looking at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Rom 1:24 Because of this, God gave them up to impurity in the lusts of their hearts, their bodies to be dishonored among themselves,
Rom 1:25 who changed the truth of God into the lie, and worshiped and served the created thing more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
Rom 1:26 Because of this, God gave them up to dishonorable passions, for even their females changed the natural use to that contrary to nature.
Rom 1:27 And likewise, the males also forsaking the natural use of the female burned in their lust toward one another, males with males working out shamefulness, and receiving back within themselves the reward which was fitting for their error.
Rom 1:28 And even as they did not think fit to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do the things not right,
Mar 2:24 And the Pharisees said to Him, Behold, why do they do that which is not lawful on the sabbaths?
Mar 2:25 And He said to them, Did you never read what David did when he had need and hungered, he and those with him,
Mar 2:26 how he entered the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the Loaves of the Presentation, which it is not lawful to eat, except for the priests, and he even gave to those being with him?
Mar 2:27 And He said to them, The sabbath came into being for man's sake, not man for the sabbath's sake.
Mar 2:28 So then the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath also.
2007-02-18 03:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Christ came to fulfill the law.
2. Adultery, homosexuality and the sabbath are all talked about in the new testament.
3. The bible does not say that people shall work 6 years and rest on the 7th. It says people shall work 6 days and rest on the 7th. It also says that farmers fields should be worked 6 years and laid fallow for the 7th. This is good farming practice as it allows the land to replenish the nutrients lost through farming and it is still practiced today.
2007-02-18 11:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by Laura H 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Precisely. Its part of the Old Testament. That's why the rules about homosexuality don't apply anymore. However, you are a little off on adultery. Christ DID speak about adultery in the New Testament.
Matthew 5:27: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' (28) But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (29) If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. (30) And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell."
1Corinthians 6:9 "Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, (10) thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, robbers, none of these will inherit the kingdom of God. "
2007-02-18 11:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off,The verse says"and six years thou shaltsow thy land,and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:but the seventh yearthou shalt let IT rest and lie still " Exodus23:10,11.This is referring to the their fields.And yes,farmers still practise this but its usually every 3 or 4 years they will sow clover so the field can rest and renew.
2007-02-18 11:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by iron maiden77 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's easy... it because ALL Christians are HYPOCRITES, they all seem to cherry pick the bits of the bible they like to follow and ignore the parts that dont fit in with their lifestyle... ie. That you must not work on the sabeth...
in the USA 10 million people work on sunday... why aren't the christians slaughtering those who have broken the law of the lord? - Hypocrites.
Christianity has to be one of the most despicable religions ever to have existed.
2007-02-18 11:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Religious Jews follow the law in Israel, every seven years, religious Jewish owned fields in Israel are not harvested. Christians always picked and chose laws, for almost two eons.
2007-02-18 12:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by XX 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because that would mean people resting, sinning, not going off to fight wars or persecute heathens, that sort of thing...
Talk about a bad case of pic 'n' mix
2007-02-18 11:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you ask such nonesence
2007-02-18 11:45:57 · answer #8 · answered by Alexei 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋