God restricts our work time to bless us and to free us. Endless work is slavery and leads to death, because God’s covenant law is built into the very fabric of creation. As a consequence of abandoning Sabbath rest, people become restless, stressed, overworked, unhealthy, and poor.
The Fourth Commandment: Symbol of Life and Freedom
AuthorsSeries Ten Commandments
Topics Law & Gospel
Context Westminster Chapel Toronto
Scripture Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-14 On