I would like to know the criteria to a flawless observance of the sabbath, do you control your daydreams, sneak a peak into the upcoming week's schedule, pick up the funnies in a newspaper, write thank you cards, spank your kids for fighting, practice playing catch with your son, potty train the dog, are all of these things sinful on the sabbath? I think not, and since the law stands as an unsatisfiable task that we must rest in Christ to fulfill I don't see how partaking of recreational activities on our designated day of rest is not pleasing to God since it is a day of rest and we can be thankful for little pleasantries such as sports. I'm not saying make an idol of the Dallas Cowboys, I just enjoy watching them and rooting them on, I go to church on Sundays as well.

Corporate worship and a day of rest are satisfied.

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Travis Speegle
Redeemer Presbyterian, PCA (Waco, Tx)
Pacific Cross Roads, PCA (Los Angeles, CA)


"When it comes to trustworthy theologians one can usually honor the rule of thumb that the deader the better."-Dr. John Hannah, DTS (of all places)