103. What does God require in the fourth commandment?

Answer

First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained, and that, especially on the day of rest, I diligently attend the church of God to hear the Word of God, to use the sacraments, to call publicly upon the Lord, and to give Christian offerings for the poor. Second, that all the days of my life I rest from my evil works, let the Lord work in me through his Holy Spirit, and so begin in this life the eternal Sabbath.

Scripture references

Titus 1:5 · 1 Timothy 3:14-15 · 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 · 2 Timothy 2:2 · Acts 2:42-47 · Hebrews 10:25 · 1 Corinthians 16:2 · Isaiah 66:23 · Hebrews 4:9-11