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how do other new testament writers understand the sabbath command after jesus's teachings?

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Romans 14:5-6

One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind. He who regards the day, regards it to the Lord; and he who doesn't regard the day, to the Lord he doesn't regard it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who doesn't eat, to the Lord he doesn't eat, and gives God thanks.

Paul is writing to the Christians in Rome, a diverse community made up of both Jewish and Gentile believers. He is addressing disagreements about dietary laws and the observance of special days, including potentially the Sabbath, urging them to accept one another and focus on individual conscience and devotion to God.

How might honoring God in our daily choices lead to deeper respect and understanding within diverse communities?

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  • Colossians 2:16-17

    Paul reiterates that specific observances like Sabbath days are shadows, with the substance belonging to Christ.

  • Mark 2:27-28

    Jesus declares that "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath; therefore the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath."

  • Galatians 4:10-11

    Paul expresses concern over believers observing 'days, months, seasons, and years' as a step back from freedom in Christ.

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