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I was taught the importance of Sabbath day worship from a young age - but, have found, that perhaps many others' haven't. In that spirit I share the following wonderful message from President Spencer W. Kimball. I've loved it for many years and thought it might be instructive to those who maybe haven't yet gained a strong testimony of the importance of the Sabbath day and it's real purpose. Happiness to you all!
"We have become largely a world of Sabbath breakers. On the Sabbath the lakes are full of boats, the beaches are crowded, the shows have their best attendance, the golf links are dotted with players. The Sabbath is the preferred day for rodeos, conventions, family picnics; even ball games are played on the sacred day. “Business as usual” is the slogan for many, and our holy day has become a holiday. And because so many people treat the day as a holiday, numerous others cater to the wants of the fun-lovers and money-makers. …
"To hunt and fish on the Lord’s day is not keeping it holy. To plant or cultivate or harvest crops on the Sabbath is not keeping holy the Lord’s day. To go into the canyons for picnics, to attend games or rodeos or races or shows or other amusements on that day is not to keep it in holy remembrance.
