It is no use claiming "I don't need to rest this week and therefore will not keep the sabbath" - our lives are so interconnected that we inevitably involve others in our work whether we intend to or not. Sabbath-keeping is elemental kindness. Sabbath-keeping is commanded to preserve the image of God in our neighbours so that we see then as they are, not as we need them or want them.
Working the Angles, p.71.
2 comments:
It's strange but I find his stuff on sabbath to be some of his least integrated (and, whisper it, least biblical). Wonder why that is?
I certainly wouldn't accuse YOU of this, but I have to say most people would say this because they like to do stuff on Sundays and not feel bad. I'm unconvinced their theological enquiries go any further than personal convenience.
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