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By observing the sabbath, people forsake wickedness

"The book of Jeremiah seems to be the first of the prophetic books to give a specific charge to observe the Sabbath," wrote Sidney B. Sperry in “The Voice of Israel's Prophets.”

"Living as we do in an age when the spirit of Sabbath observance is so flagrantly violated, it may be well for us to observe the remarkable importance attached by Jeremiah to keeping this day holy. Not only did the prophet command the people to hallow the day and not do any work therein, but he went so far as to promise that the city of Jerusalem would remain or be inhabited forever. (See Jeremiah 17:21-27.) "This teaching of Jeremiah's . . . gives a strong indication of how important the Lord considers Sabbath observance to be. Not only does one have a good opportunity on the Sabbath to meditate on God and His goodness, but also to worship Him and rest both mentally and physically. Moreover, the Sabbath gives men the opportunity of building up love in their own households and of kindling a good spirit in their neighbors. Probably Jeremiah thought that if his people would observe the spirit of the Sabbath they could eventually be turned from their wicked course and be worthy of the promises the Lord made."

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Articles on this page may be used in conjunction with the Gospel Doctrine course of study.

Information compiled by Gerry Avant

Source: “The Voice of Israel's Prophets,” by Sidney B. Sperry

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