What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Financial Transactions and the Sanctification of the Sabbath"
Answer
The scriptures emphasize that business transactions and secular matters must be strictly kept separate from the Sabbath, as this day is devoted to spiritual refreshment and communion with God. Any form of business planning or discussion on the Sabbath is considered a violation of the command, as it distracts the spirit from the day's holiness.
To preserve the holiness of the Sabbath, all purchases, preparations, and business tasks should be completed on the preparation day (Friday). Even thoughts should be guarded against lingering on secular business or occupations.
Business Matters on the Sabbath
»We should under no circumstances allow burdens and business transactions to distract our thoughts on the Lord's Sabbath, which He has sanctified. We should not even permit our thoughts to linger on matters of a secular character.«
The Prohibition of Business Discussions and Planning
»Those who discuss business matters or make plans on the Sabbath are regarded by God as if they were actually conducting business. To keep the Sabbath holy, we should not even allow our thoughts to linger on secular matters. ... The household members should set aside their secular affairs during the sacred hours.«
Preparation and Abstaining from Trade
»All purchases should be completed on Friday and all our cooking should be done. ... Nothing of our own work should be allowed to intrude into the holy time.«
Observance of Sabbath Boundaries
»Before sunset, all secular work should be set aside and all secular newspapers removed from sight. Parents, explain your work and its purpose to your children and let them share in your preparation to keep the Sabbath according to the command. We should zealously guard the borders of the Sabbath. Remember that every moment is consecrated, holy time.«
Biblical Example of the Trade Prohibition
»And if the people of the land bring goods or any food for sale on the Sabbath day, that we would not purchase them from them on the Sabbath or the holy day; and that we would forgo the seventh year and the collection of any debt.«
- Sabbath preparation Friday preparation day
- Sabbath sanctification thoughts and conversations
- Fourth commandment and secular work
Original Sources (English)
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