The great Jehovah had laid the foundations of the earth; He had dressed the whole world in the garb of beauty and had filled it with things useful to man; He had created all the wonders of the land and of the sea. In six days the great work of creation had been accomplished. And God "rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made." God looked with satisfaction upon the work of His hands. All was perfect, worthy of its divine Author, and He rested, not as one weary, but as well pleased with the fruits of His wisdom and goodness and the manifestations of His glory.
After resting upon the seventh day, God sanctified it, or set it apart, as a day of rest for man. Following the example of the Creator, man was to rest upon this sacred day, that as he should look upon the heavens and the earth, he might reflect upon God's great work of creation; and that as he should behold the evidences of God's wisdom and goodness, his heart might be filled with love and reverence for his Maker.
In Eden, God set up the memorial of His work of creation, in placing His blessing upon the seventh day. The Sabbath was committed to Adam, the father and representative of the whole human family. Its observance was to be an act of grateful acknowledgment, on the part of all who should dwell upon the earth, that God was their Creator and their rightful Sovereign; that they were the work of His hands and the subjects of His authority. Thus the institution was wholly commemorative, and given to all mankind. There was nothing in it shadowy or of restricted application to any people.
God saw that a Sabbath was essential for man, even in Paradise. He needed to lay aside his own interests and pursuits for one day of the seven, that he might more fully contemplate the works of God and meditate upon His power and goodness. He needed a Sabbath to remind him more vividly of God and to awaken gratitude because all that he enjoyed and possessed came from the beneficent hand of the Creator.
God designs that the Sabbath shall direct the minds of men to the contemplation of His created works. Nature speaks to their senses, declaring that there is a living God, the Creator, the Supreme Ruler of all. "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge." Psalm 19:1, 2. The beauty that clothes the earth is token of God's love. We may behold it in the everlasting hills, in the lofty trees, in the opening buds and the delicate flowers. All speak to us of God. The Sabbath, ever pointing to Him who made them all, bids men open the great book of nature and trace therein the wisdom, the power, and the love of the Creator.
Originally posted by svnthdysthsbbth
The great Jehovah had laid the foundations of the earth; He had dressed the whole world in the garb of beauty and had filled it with things useful to man; He had created all the wonders of the land and of the sea. In six days the great work of creation had been accomplished. And God "rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made." God looked with satisfaction upon the work of His hands. All was perfect, worthy of its divine Author, and He rested, not as one weary, but as well pleased with the fruits of His wisdom and goodness and the manifestations of His glory.After resting upon the seventh day, God sanctified it, or set it apart, as a day of rest for man. Following the example of the Creator, man was to rest upon this sacred day, that as he should look upon the heavens and the earth, he might reflect upon God's great work of creation; and that as he should behold the evidences of God's wisdom and goodness, his heart might be filled with love and reverence for his Maker.
In Eden, God set up the memorial of His work of creation, in placing His blessing upon the seventh day. The Sabbath was committed to Adam, the father and representative of the whole human family. Its observance was to be an act of grateful acknowledgment, on the part of all who should dwell upon the earth, that God was their Creator and their rightful Sovereign; that they were the work of His hands and the subjects of His authority. Thus the institution was wholly commemorative, and given to all mankind. There was nothing in it shadowy or of restricted application to any people.
God saw that a Sabbath was essential for man, even in Paradise. He needed to lay aside his own interests and pursuits for one day of the seven, that he might more fully contemplate the works of God and meditate upon His power and goodness. He needed a Sabbath to remind him more vividly of God and to awaken gratitude because all that he enjoyed and possessed came from the beneficent hand of the Creator.
God designs that the Sabbath shall direct the minds of men to the contemplation of His created works. Nature speaks to their senses, declaring that there is a living God, the Creator, the Supreme Ruler of all. "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge." Psalm 19:1, 2. The beauty that clothes the earth is token of God's love. We may behold it in the everlasting hills, in the lofty trees, in the opening buds and the delicate flowers. All speak to us of God. The Sabbath, ever pointing to Him who made them all, bids men open the great book of nature and trace therein the wisdom, the power, and the love of the Creator.
Yes, that is your mythology.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Yes, that is your mythology.
Well when you title the thread "Why did God rest on the 7th day?" You are basically invoking the religion ideals to be an answer.
Really, it's like an alien from a green sky planet asking a human from earth, "why is the sky blue?" And when the HUMAN gives the answer the alien replies, "That's what you think..."
Are you implying that you happen to know another answer? Other than, of course, God not being a god?
Originally posted by AOR
Well when you title the thread "Why did God rest on the 7th day?" You are basically invoking the religion ideals to be an answer.Really, it's like an alien from a green sky planet asking a human from earth, "why is the sky blue?" And when the HUMAN gives the answer the alien replies, "That's what you think..."
Are you implying that you happen to know another answer? Other than, of course, God not being a god?
No, I was talking about the way svnthdysthsbbth was stating it. And I had no cynical tone when I wrote it; it was just a flat statement.
It's like grabbing a dictionary and reading why the sky is blue to the alien.
Originally posted by svnthdysthsbbthSo how should we keep it to honor god...as in the OT?
The great Jehovah had laid the foundations of the earth; He had dressed the whole world in the garb of beauty and had filled it with things useful to man; He had created all the wonders of the land and of the sea. In six days the great work of creation had been accomplished. And God "rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made." God looked with satisfaction upon the work of His hands. All was perfect, worthy of its divine Author, and He rested, not as one weary, but as well pleased with the fruits of His wisdom and goodness and the manifestations of His glory.After resting upon the seventh day, God sanctified it, or set it apart, as a day of rest for man. Following the example of the Creator, man was to rest upon this sacred day, that as he should look upon the heavens and the earth, he might reflect upon God's great work of creation; and that as he should behold the evidences of God's wisdom and goodness, his heart might be filled with love and reverence for his Maker.
In Eden, God set up the memorial of His work of creation, in placing His blessing upon the seventh day. The Sabbath was committed to Adam, the father and representative of the whole human family. Its observance was to be an act of grateful acknowledgment, on the part of all who should dwell upon the earth, that God was their Creator and their rightful Sovereign; that they were the work of His hands and the subjects of His authority. Thus the institution was wholly commemorative, and given to all mankind. There was nothing in it shadowy or of restricted application to any people.
God saw that a Sabbath was essential for man, even in Paradise. He needed to lay aside his own interests and pursuits for one day of the seven, that he might more fully contemplate the works of God and meditate upon His power and goodness. He needed a Sabbath to remind him more vividly of God and to awaken gratitude because all that he enjoyed and possessed came from the beneficent hand of the Creator.
God designs that the Sabbath shall direct the minds of men to the contemplation of His created works. Nature speaks to their senses, declaring that there is a living God, the Creator, the Supreme Ruler of all. "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge." Psalm 19:1, 2. The beauty that clothes the earth is token of God's love. We may behold it in the everlasting hills, in the lofty trees, in the opening buds and the delicate flowers. All speak to us of God. The Sabbath, ever pointing to Him who made them all, bids men open the great book of nature and trace therein the wisdom, the power, and the love of the Creator.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
No, I was talking about the way svnthdysthsbbth was stating it. And I had no cynical tone when I wrote it; it was just a flat statement.It's like grabbing a dictionary and reading why the sky is blue to the alien.
Regardless, your asking people who believe in God, a question about there God, and then rejecting their given answer.
No, it's like reading WHY the sky is blue and then the alien rejecting the answer.
Originally posted by AOR
Regardless, your asking people who believe in God, a question about there God, and then rejecting their given answer.No, it's like reading WHY the sky is blue and then the alien rejecting the answer.
I never rejected the answer, you read that into my statement. I just pointed out that it is a belief.
Originally posted by debbiejo
So how should we keep it to honor god...as in the OT?
From either fishing with God, or holding a conversations, to simply readin and having long walks. And as a Catholic I simply say, "God said don't work. he didn't say 'Go to Mass', he said ,'Just don't work and dedicate just one day to me.'"
But I still have to go to mass every sunday disgust
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I never rejected the answer, you read that into my statement. I just pointed out that it is a belief.
Right the (belief) answer to a (belief) question. THAT IS THE FINAL ANSWER. By stating "Yes, that is your mythology" is insinuating that you, yourself, have another answer...
Originally posted by AOR
Right the (belief) answer to a (belief) question. THAT IS THE FINAL ANSWER. By stating "Yes, that is your mythology" is insinuating that you, yourself, have another answer...
No, just another belief.
The universe and all within it was never created, it has always been. So, the question is one of mythology, but those who answer it are not aware.
So, a mythological question requires a mythological answer. Something like, to spend all of your life working is a waist of a life, take one day out of the week and rest.
Originally posted by AORWell it just doesn't make since for something to be worshipped only one day a week....Sounds like Mythology and rituals...again.....I believe (said believe for Bardocks sake) there is something grander and I have discussions all the time..And that does not make me strange... 🙄
From either fishing with God, or holding a conversations, to simply readin and having long walks. And as a Catholic I simply say, "God said don't work. he didn't say 'Go to Mass', he said ,'Just don't work and dedicate just one day to me.'"But I still have to go to mass every sunday disgust
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
No, just another belief.The universe and all within it was never created, it has always been. So, the question is one of mythology, but those who answer it are not aware.
So, a mythological question requires a mythological answer. Something like, to spend all of your life working is a waist of a life, take one day out of the week and rest.
Well think of a larger scale:
Let's say you don't take one day of your week to worship, lets not say worship, let's say rest. Well if you don't take one day to "rest" let's say for yourself, what'll make you stop for resting to spend some time with the family. Or dedicate some time to yourself. God says, "you have six days to work, take one day off."
Originally posted by debbiejo
Well it just doesn't make since for something to be worshipped only one day a week....Sounds like Mythology and rituals...again.....I believe (said believe for Bardocks sake) there is something grander and I have discussions all the time..And that does not make me strange... 🙄
No, it's the other things that make you strange. 😱 😆
Originally posted by AORBut a god wouldn't get tired.....It says "He rested".......And this IS before the FALL remember.
Well think of a larger scale:Let's say you don't take one day of your week to
worship, lets not say worship, let's say rest. Well if you don't take one day to "rest" let's say for yourself, what'll make you stop for resting to spend some time with the family. Or dedicate some time to yourself. God says, "you have six days to work, take one day off."
Originally posted by debbiejo
Well it just doesn't make since for something to be worshipped only one day a week....Sounds like Mythology and rituals...again.....I believe (said believe for Bardocks sake) there is something grander and I have discussions all the time..And that does not make me strange... 🙄
Well let's see, you do say we're all gods and therefore if we don't take times for ourselves, well seems rather stupid to me...