observing the Sabbath
Honoring holy rest
Observing the Sabbath is the practice of keeping a weekly day of rest and worship, traditionally Saturday for Jews and Sunday for most Christians.
The specifics vary widely—from strict prohibitions on work, travel, and commerce to simply attending religious services.
They observe the Sabbath by unplugging from technology and spending time with family.
- holinessSacred spiritual purity
- restCessation of activity
- no workAbsence of employment
- scripture readingOral delivery of religious text
- prayerAddress to deity
workplace accommodations · fasting · sanctification · divine presence · covenant · renewal · gratitude · traditional attire · sundown · Friday night · lighting candles · family gatherings · confession · obedience · sacred music · communal meals · reverence · tithing
observing the Sabbathbreaking the Sabbath
Working when forbidden religiously
Sabbath-breaking · irreligion · secularism · apostasy · sacrilege
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