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Article 16: Work, Rest and the Lord's
Day
As God rested on the seventh day, people are called to observe
regular times of rest. Rest is an act of thankfulness for what
God has provided. It is an act of trust, reminding humans that
it is not their work but God who sustains them. Rest is an act
of hope, anticipating the future rest assured by the resurrection
of Jesus.
The Lord's Day
Following the New Testament example, believers gather to commemorate
the resurrection of Christ on the first day of the week. On
the Lord's day, believers joyfully devote themselves to worship,
instruction in the Word, prayer, breaking of bread, fellowship
and service. They limit their labor to work of necessity and
deeds of mercy.
Genesis 1:26-2:3; Genesis 2:15; Genesis 3:14-19; Exodus 20:8-11;
Leviticus 25:1-7; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 95:6-11;
Ecclesiastes 3:13; Mark 2:23-3:6; Luke 24:1-36; Acts 2:42-47;
Acts 20:7; Romans 14:5-10; I Corinthians 16:2; Ephesians 6:5-9;
Colossians 2:16-17; Colossians 3:22-4:1; II Thessalonians 3:6-10;
Hebrews 4:1-10; Hebrews 10:23-25; Revelation 1:10.
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