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Adventistische Schriften über: "How should the Sabbath be observed?"
Answer
The Sabbath should be observed as a holy day of rest and spiritual joy, for which all secular work, errands, and preparations such as cooking must already be completed on the preparation day (Friday) before sunset. Believers should rest from secular labor, keep their thoughts and conversations away from everyday topics, and focus entirely on spiritual matters. Through shared devotions, experiencing nature with the children, and acts of mercy, the Sabbath should become a day of joy and worship of God.
Thorough Preparation on the Preparation Day and Preservation of the Holy Time
»On Friday the preparation for the Sabbath should be completed. Ensure that all clothing is ready and all cooking is finished. Have the shoes cleaned and take baths. It is possible to do this. ... The Sabbath should not be used for mending clothing, cooking meals, seeking pleasure, or any other secular activity. Before sunset, all secular work should be set aside and all secular writings removed from view. ... We should zealously guard the borders of the Sabbath. Remember that every moment is consecrated, holy time.«
Simple Nutrition, Early Start, and Devotion in the Family
»Do not waste the precious hours of the Sabbath in bed. On Sabbath morning the family should rise early. ... We should not provide a richer supply or a greater variety of foods for the Sabbath than for other days. Instead, the food should be simpler and less should be eaten, so that the spirit remains clear and vigorous to grasp spiritual matters. ... In the family worship the children should be involved. Let everyone bring their Bibles and each read one or two verses. Then sing a familiar hymn, followed by a prayer.«
Sanctification of Thoughts and Conversations
»God requires not only that we abstain from physical work on the Sabbath, but also that the spirit be disciplined to dwell on holy subjects. The fourth commandment is essentially violated when one talks about secular matters or engages in shallow and trivial conversations. Talking about everything that comes to mind means speaking one's own words.«
Make the Sabbath a Joy for Children and Observe God's Works
»All who love God should do what they can to make the Sabbath a delight, holy and reverent. ... We can go outdoors with them [the children]; we can sit with them in groves and in bright sunshine and give nourishment to their restless minds by conversing with them about God's works, and we can fill them with love and reverence by directing their attention to the beautiful objects in nature. The Sabbath should be made so interesting for our families that its weekly return is welcomed with joy.«
Service to the Sick as an Act of Mercy
»The sick need care on the Sabbath, and whatever is necessary for their well‑being is an act of mercy and not a violation of the commandment. ... But none of our own work should be allowed to impair the holy time. ... On the Sabbath a solemn dedication of the family to God should take place.«
Original Sources (English)
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