Topical Encyclopedia The Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, is a central tenet in Judeo-Christian tradition, established by God as a day of cessation from labor and a time for spiritual reflection. The commandment to observe the Sabbath is rooted in the creation narrative, where God rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2-3), and is codified in the Ten Commandments: "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy" (Exodus 20:8).Throughout Scripture, the Sabbath is portrayed as a covenantal sign between God and His people, a day set apart for holiness and rest. However, the Bible also addresses the behavior of the wicked, who profane the Sabbath by pursuing their own pleasures and disregarding its sanctity. Isaiah 58:13-14 provides a poignant critique of those who fail to honor the Sabbath: "If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken" . This passage highlights the contrast between those who honor the Sabbath and those who treat it as any other day, pursuing personal interests rather than dedicating the day to God. The prophet Ezekiel also condemns the profanation of the Sabbath by the wicked. In Ezekiel 22:26, the priests are rebuked for failing to distinguish between the holy and the common, leading to the desecration of the Sabbath: "Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They do not distinguish between the holy and the common, and they teach that there is no difference between the unclean and the clean. They shut their eyes to the keeping of My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them" . This indictment underscores the broader societal impact when leaders and individuals alike neglect the observance of the Sabbath. The New Testament continues to affirm the importance of the Sabbath, though it also addresses the legalistic tendencies that can arise. Jesus, in His ministry, often confronted the Pharisees' rigid interpretations, emphasizing the Sabbath's purpose for human benefit and spiritual renewal. In Mark 2:27, Jesus declares, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" , reinforcing the idea that the Sabbath should not be a burden but a blessing. Despite this, the wicked are characterized by their disregard for the Sabbath's intended purpose. Their actions reflect a broader rebellion against God's commandments, choosing self-indulgence over divine obedience. The biblical narrative consistently warns against such behavior, urging believers to honor the Sabbath as a testament to their covenant relationship with God and as a witness to the world of His sovereignty and grace. Torrey's Topical Textbook Isaiah 58:13If you turn away your foot from the sabbath, from doing your pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honorable; and shall honor him, not doing your own ways, nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words: Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Wicked Husbandmen. The Sabbath A Work of Reform. 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