Rest and Sabbath as Liberation

Keller emphasizes the importance of rest, not just as a physical break but as a spiritual practice that liberates individuals from the pressures of productivity. He ties the biblical concept of Sabbath to both creation and redemption, explaining that rest is a declaration of freedom from societal expectations. 'Anyone who cannot obey God’s command to observe the Sabbath is a slave, even a self-imposed one,' Keller asserts, encouraging readers to find rejuvenation and strength in regular periods of rest.