August - September 1999 The Sabbath Sentinel
Letters to the Editor . . .
The Road Not Taken
I just read your article The
Road Not Taken in The Sabbath Sentinel. That poem
has long been a favourite of mine as well. You gave it a new
significance, and deeper meaning, for me. I wanted to thank you
for your article, "What is the Greater Spiritual Church of God?"
I would welcome any literature you could send to me (I am trying
to learn more about the importance of the Sabbath). I (also)
liked (the) article Unless
You Change . . . I grew up in a church that
did not emphasize the Sabbath other than it being a day to
attend a service. I now understand that the Sabbath is more than
just a day for church-going --- that the whole day should be
devoted to God.
Robert Barlow
I liked the latest TSS; but, I liked the one before better
because it talked about issues confronting true sabbath keepers
and helps for them. The last few years I almost feel like
apologizing for believing in real sabbath observance. For years
1st-day people accused us of trying to be saved by
works . . . now "our own people"
are saying that . . . It (the TSS) was
encouraging and exciting to read. The Bible Advocate used to be
like that . . . but, no more. Info on new
groups is fine. "Expressly liked" articles of
encouragement, "Dislike:" Articles promoting luke warm
sabbath observance. I like articles for young people; because, I
have a l4 year old daughter. I do think that you should not over
do in that area because older people without children may not
read it. In that area though I would like thoughts on
dancing . . . we do not dance, but I notice
that there are some who do and I
wonder . . . am I being too strict with my
daughter . . . . I really think though that
it is worldly.
Minnie Albert
Thanks for your letter of encouragement, and insight. On
dancing, it would do us all well to remember that David danced
before the Ark of the Covenant as it was being brought into
Jerusalem. Dancing in of itself is not the problem. As with
all things men do, there are ways to bring honor to God as
well as dishonor to Him, through dance. The best course, might
be to teach our children to honor God, and let them seek
wisdom themselves about things like dancing.
--- editor
New Sabbath Keeper
. . . I recently became a SABBATH KEEPER. I was
blessed with a copy of the SABBATH SENTINEL and I read
your article, I really enjoyed your words and I agree, I've been
keeping the SABBATH for a couple of months now and the LORD
keeps blessing me with new truths all the time, and I praise GOD
for that. I just wanted to say hello and let you know that it
inspires me to hear about other SABBATH KEEPERS, may GOD BLESS
YOU and KEEP YOU.
RETHA
Question about the Sabbath
We enjoyed The Sabbath Sentinel and thank you for
sending it to us, but how can one keep the Sabbath (Saturday)
holy when everyone else goes to church on Sunday, although very
few keep it holy?
M/M Marvin Kilty
You ask a great question about the Sabbath! It reminds me of
Elijah, who despaired of being alone to serve God, until he
was told about the 7000 others whom God had reserved! Read
about it in 1Kings 19. Keeping the Sabbath in the face of the
actions of the world around us, including our friends, can be
a formidable task. You can rest assured that many of us have
had the same questions that you have. Yet, the command and
example of Christ illustrate that we must keep the day that
He made holy. He also said that His yoke is light. He will
provide a way for us to keep His Sabbath, if we really do want
to do so. Since this subject could take up much space, might
I suggest that you write for the BSA order form, at the
address inside the front cover. The BSA provides much
valuable Sabbath material, and at a very low cost. This
should help answer the rest of your questions! ---
editor
Calendar of Events is Helpful Feature in TSS
The March-May, 1999 issue of
The Sabbath Sentinel was such an excllent issue with
practical articles for Sabbath-keepers and their job, and in the
military, and informing us of current discussions over the
Sabbath with the Sabbath Under Crossfire book review and
adversaries of the Sabbath article; we want to share it widely.
We attended the "Proclaiming the Sabbath More Fully
Conference" at Michigan which was listed in TSS Calendar of
Events and were richly blessed. Two concepts which were
reinforced by several speakers were: the coming into unity of
all the commandment-keeping believers, and that when we enter
into the Sabbath by celebrating it and our life as gifts from
Yahweh it is pleasing and glorifying to
Him. . . . We appreciate your ministry!
Margaret & Ken Hawley
The Last Issue of TSS Appreciated
We have read through the newly arrived TSS, and are pleasantly
surprised at the inclusion of the article from one of our
own, John Quincy Adams. The opening editorial and closing
article drawn from Matthew 18:1-6 were wonderful. The article
on keeping/breaking the Sabbath was also right in line with our
tenets. The Sabbath should be observed as a delight with both
reverence and celebration! The article on how we are to walk
according to Scripture was inspirational as well. All the
children's articles gave such hope for the future. Sabbatarian
and Scriptural TRUTH looks to be in good straits for the future
if these several articles are any indication! I think it would
be the best issue I have seen in a long time and maybe ever.
Chris Barr
Readers Enjoy Youth Articles
First, I am grateful for such a fine magazine as TSS, and devour
each . . . issue. I wanted to comment on an
article in the Jan/Feb. issue entitled Faith in
God by Mandie Nickels. This really caught my eye and shows
some wonderful maturity and understanding for a writer so young.
Her story has much to say to teenagers and adults alike. There
is good and bad in every person, but most people are not
receptive to God's truths. They simply haven't been called yet.
By abiding in God's Word we can develop the character He wants,
and, when the day comes, we can teach, train or just love these
people. Yes, Mandie, I look forward to meeting you in Christ's
Kingdom.
Ron
The June/July TSS was impressive
even without color! It is encouraging to see the youth
interested in the Sabbath. It is the youth that can reclaim our
culture for the Kingdom of God here on earth. The older
generation is apathetic, or just feels helpless to stem the tide
of liberalism. The I generation is in charge. Will the youth
have the strength and courage to break the rebellion that
obsesses America? Sarah Toney so aptly describes what happens
when one link in the ten (in this case, "Thou shalt not
kill") is deleted by society --- the whole civilization
suffers. A society of death. When the Fourth Commandment was
changed, and now being obliterated, it led the way for adultery,
death, covetousness and lieing to also be set at naught. The
religion of America has become, "everyman did that which
was right in his own sight." Now it is right for everyone
to do his own thing as long as it does not hurt ME!
Lettie Siddens
A friend let me read a couple of his back issues of The Sabbath
Sentinel and I must say, they were a blessing to me. The
articles touched my soul like a breath of fresh air. I am in
prison, with very limited funds, so I was quite happily
surprised, and spurred into action, upon discovering I could
obtain a subscription to TSS, free of charge. This I would very
much appreciate. Thank you for your faithfulness in God's
service.
Charles Dunnick
TSS
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