How the Sabbath Calls Us to Love God and Our Neighbor

The Ten Commandments are often divided into two tables, one pertaining to the love of God and the other describing how we are to love our neighbor. The most traditional division is between the Fourth and Fifth Commandments. The Fourth Commandment, after all, requires the remembering and keeping of the Sabbath day holy, while the Fifth Commandment demands honor to be given to our parents. Thus, the Fourth describes an aspect of our obedience to God, while the Fifth commands us to respect our very first neighbors. Pretty simple, right? Well, I believe that the Fourth Commandment uniquely falls under both loving God and loving neighbor. Allow me to explain. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co