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I Like the Idea, But---

I like the idea of the Sabbath, some say No work, no creative labor, for a whole entire day But I don't want to be told what to do By some God or some Rabbi I never knew I'd be fine with the Sabbath, if I called the shots But no God, no Law, can force me to be what I'm not... The truth is that there are so many people like you They like the idea, but they won't follow through Because 'God commanded the Sabbath,' it's foreign to them They bow to no one and nothing; for them authority's a sham Yet that's precisely why God's Fourth Commandment is needed If it were left up to man, it would never ever be heeded...

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Kurt Ravidas

Date: 6/22/2019 5:56:00 PM

The truth is a phenomenon, not a verity but an evidence of its existence. A kinda shade of tree that indicates that the tree exists. So that's quite good, isn't it?) P.S.: Hi, Wolf. Long time no see. Your poetry made me think. Again)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/22/2019 10:34:00 PM

Thinking is what keeps us going, I think... :) … Cogito, ergo sum. Nice to read your always thought-provoking comments, Kurt. Best wishes, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/22/2019 2:18:00 AM

Whether the Sabbath or a Sunday - to me its all one - faith and taking notice and take heed of religious laws and advise is important. Great one dear friend Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/22/2019 10:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jen. Appreciate your observation on this one. :) gw

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/21/2019 6:07:00 PM

Just ask Jesus...He'll tell you what the Sabbath is for...otherwise I must be just like you...All the best

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/21/2019 6:32:00 PM

I'll take your good wishes, even if I don't ask Jesus. There we differ, of course. Happy Sabbath! ~ gw

W.A. Cholt

Date: 6/21/2019 5:50:00 PM

Far too many get caught up in the rat race. Busy being busy for no reason at all. God gave us the Sabbath as a blessing. A time to meditate and praise Him for all his wonderful gifts.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/21/2019 4:53:00 PM

I do think it's important to take time from the daily work of life to be calm, and reflect, so you can appreciate what you have.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/21/2019 5:10:00 PM

You're right, of course. It is... But a whole day? Every week? … Food for thought. :) gw