11-30-2007, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by VirginiaHuguenot  Yes, I note that Willison speaks of "idle walking" whereas a'Brakel distinguishes between strolling with a godly purpose in view and vain or sinful walking about : Quote: |
However, strolling in the fields or in gardens (be it alone or with others) does not belong to the forbidden sins, if we do so for the purpose of observing the works of God, to glorify Him thereby, and to be refreshed according to soul and body. Even if the world does this in a sinful manner, this cannot prevent the believer from doing it in a spiritual manner.
| | Again this is an interesting point; however, might not a Continental Sabbath person (especially if he eats such a light breakfast  ) respond by saying that throwing a ball in the air for ten minutes is done in order to refocus his mind on worship?
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