Comer emphasizes that a true Sabbath goes beyond simply being a day off from work; it is a dedicated time for rest and worship. He critiques the way Western culture misconstrues the Sabbath by filling it with chores and leisure activities that don't necessarily align with rest or spiritual nourishment. 'The Sabbath is the only one of the Ten Commandments with a 'why' behind it,' Comer notes, highlighting its importance as a day to rejuvenate the soul and resist the relentless consumerism of modern society. | John Mark Comer | The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

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Sabbath as a Day of Rest and Worship

Comer emphasizes that a true Sabbath goes beyond simply being a day off from work; it is a dedicated time for rest and worship. He critiques the way Western culture misconstrues the Sabbath by filling it with chores and leisure activities that don't necessarily align with rest or spiritual nourishment. 'The Sabbath is the only one of the Ten Commandments with a 'why' behind it,' Comer notes, highlighting its importance as a day to rejuvenate the soul and resist the relentless consumerism of modern society.

-- John Mark Comer