Observance of the Sabbath
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about traveling on the boats or cars on this day. In these matters we
should set a right example before our children and youth. In order to
reach the churches that need our help, and to give them the message
that God desires them to hear, it may be necessary for us to travel on
the Sabbath; but so far as possible we should secure our tickets and
make all necessary arrangements on some other day. When starting on
a journey we should make every possible effort to plan so as to avoid
reaching our destination on the Sabbath.
When compelled to travel on the Sabbath we should try to avoid
the company of those who would draw our attention to worldly things.
We should keep our minds stayed upon God and commune with Him.
Whenever there is opportunity we should speak to others in regard
to the truth. We should always be ready to relieve suffering and to
help those in need. In such cases God desires that the knowledge
and wisdom He has given us should be put to use. But we should
not talk about matters of business or engage in any common, worldly
conversation. At all times and in all places God requires us to prove
our loyalty to Him by honoring the Sabbath.
Sabbath Meetings
Christ has said: “Where two or three are gathered together in My
name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20
. Wherever
there are as many as two or three believers, let them meet together on
the Sabbath to claim the Lord’s promise.
The little companies assembled to worship God on His holy day
have a right to claim the rich blessing of Jehovah. They should believe
that the Lord Jesus is an honored guest in their assemblies. Every
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true worshiper who keeps holy the Sabbath should claim the promise:
“That ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you.”
Exodus
31:13
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The preaching at our Sabbath meetings should generally be short.
Opportunity should be given for those who love God to express their
gratitude and adoration.
When the church is without a minister, someone should be ap-
pointed as leader of the meeting. But it is not necessary for him to
preach a sermon or to occupy a large part of the time of service. A
short, interesting Bible reading will often be of greater benefit than