Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
As was stated previously in another Bible study, the prince of darkness is preparing a major assault on Sabbath keepers, using our opening passages, for he is coming fully armed with the Scripture as he often does. And, the issues being presented this evening are not farfetched by any means for they have already taken place, and will resurface with a vengeance when the mark of the beast and the issue of true worship take center stage across the entire globe.
[4LTMS, MS 27, 1885] Elder Matteson has not given to our people a correct example. He has sent his children to school upon the Sabbath, and to justify his course has used the words of Christ, “It is lawful to do well on the Sabbath days.” [Matthew 12:12.] He may urge the same reason why men should work on the Sabbath, because they must earn bread to feed their children; and there is no boundary line to tell what should and should not be done upon the Sabbath.
So, what does God say in the matter, and how could we honor Him by an intelligent understanding, and expression of our faith? Remember, Revelation 13 & 14 deal expressly with the issue of worship and thus the Sabbath keeping Christian in our day must have clear, concise views on Sabbath keeping, in order to avoid a Bible wielding devil.
Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!