Observe The Sabbath V: God Has Commanded, Deuteronomy 5:14c

Observe The Sabbath V: God Has Commanded

Deuteronomy 5:14c  Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that Lord your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the Lord your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day.

This exhortation by God has me slightly confused. What does coming out of Egypt have to do with observing the Sabbath? I believe what God is saying here is that he did a wonderful amazing act in their lives, and that this gives him the right to set the rules. He delivered them from slavery, so they now owe him their devotion. If God says this particular day is holy and dedicated to him, then they must respect him and follow his decree. They owe him their lives.

K and A, you too were delivered from slavery. You owe God your very life and devotion. In general, whatever he commands you are to do. I believe the Sundays, the Sabbath, are to be considered holy. Do not try to see how much you can do and not call it work for you or for others. Live in such a way that your conscience is clear. This need not be a burden. Will it be tougher than not respecting God on this day? Certainly. This is because the rest of the church and society ignores this commandment. I am asking you to be different and follow the teaching of the Word. Read and study it for yourself and I believe you will find out for yourself that the Sabbath is to be holy.

~Dad