Proverbs 29 - The rights of the poor
Sabbath rest has a very particular focus on the poor and disadvantaged.
Sabbath rest has a very particular focus on the poor and disadvantaged.
Another lesson exploring the Sabbath presents an excellent opportunity to explore the social responsibilities contained within the 4th commandment. We launch from some verses in Proverbs 29 (v4, 7, 14), and pick out a consistent theme across numerous other parts of Proverbs (17:15, 20:23, 14:31, 17:5, 21:13). Adventists have long held the "7th day" emphasis, and Christians more broadly are rediscovering the "rest" emphasis - but in this episode we consider the "inclusivity and blessing distribution" emphasis of Sabbath.
Another lesson exploring the Sabbath presents an excellent opportunity to explore the social responsibilities contained within the 4th commandment. We launch from some verses in Proverbs 29 (v4, 7, 14), and pick out a consistent theme across numerous other parts of Proverbs (17:15, 20:23, 14:31, 17:5, 21:13). Adventists have long held the "7th day" emphasis, and Christians more broadly are rediscovering the "rest" emphasis - but in this episode we consider the "inclusivity and blessing distribution" emphasis of Sabbath.