Matthew Henry’s Westminster Shorter Catechism Commentary: 61

Do we profane the sabbath if we neglect the sabbath work? Yes: I came seeking fruit, but found none,

Luke 13:7

. Or if we perform carelessly? Yes: Ye brought that which was torn, and the lame, and the sick,

Mal. 1:13

. Or if we be weary of it? Yes: They say, When will the sabbath be gone?

Amos 8:5

. Or if we idle away sabbath time? Yes: Why stead ye here all the day idle?

Matt. 20:6

. And much more if we do that which is in itself sinful? Yes: They have defiled my sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my sabbaths,

Ezek. 23:38

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Do we profane the sabbath by violating the sabbath rest? Yes: What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

Neh. 13:17

. May we not buy and sell on that day? No: Make not my Father’s house a house of merchandise,

John 2:16

. May we not work harvest-work on that day? No: In earing-time, and in harvest, thou shall rest,

Ex. 34:21

. May we not however think and speak at our pleasure on that day? No: Not doing thine own ways, nor speaking thine own words,

Isa. 58:13

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Was he punished that gathered sticks on the sabbath? Yes: they stoned him with stones that he died,

Num. 15:36

. Are nations sometimes punished for sabbath profanation? Yes: If ye will not hallow the sabbath day, I will kindle a fire in the gates of Jerusalem

Jer. 17:27

. Is the contempt of the sabbath a contempt of God? Yes: This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day,

John 9:16

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Matthew Henry’s Westminster Shorter Catechism Commentary on Question 61