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Pastor Hal Mayer
Speaker / Director
Hungary’s New Sunday Closing Law
sexta, 2 de janeiro de 2015
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Warrine Harden
domingo, 4 de janeiro de 2015 at 13:15We can see where this is leading!
Domonic
quarta, 7 de janeiro de 2015 at 11:14this is really scary, I thought that I would die be for this all happens and i’m only 17. May the Lord GOD be with us all in these dark times and keep us strong in times of trial.
Uncledon
sábado, 14 de março de 2015 at 05:03Domonic, greetings from Australia
How sad I have not heard one protest from the SDA Church or any of the so called Independents over these Sunday Laws.
What a contrast to their reaction in 1888! Hundreds went to Court, Goal, and even the Chain Gang in those days, with the full support of EGW.
The real 1888 Message has been lost. Why? Uncledon.
Damian
segunda, 5 de janeiro de 2015 at 08:54This is another step leading up to the Mark of the Beast! I pray that my family and I will be receive the Seal of God.
J'eniver
sábado, 10 de janeiro de 2015 at 03:26May we diligently study the Bible – the Word of God – especially the books of Daniel and Revelation as we see prophecy being fulfilled. Christ is soon to return. Let us stay faithful unto the end knowing that God is on our side.
Bonnie Bailey
segunda, 2 de fevereiro de 2015 at 03:41The Sunday law has already been enforced in different countries, believe me, it will be coming here too. We must leave the cites and go to the country, where it will be much safer, don’t put off. Please believe!
admin
segunda, 2 de fevereiro de 2015 at 21:34Which countries and what Sunday law? A Sunday closing law is not the same as a Sunday worship law. Sunday closing laws are the lowest level of Sunday laws. They lay the foundation for higher levels. Then comes Sunday rest laws, Sunday worship laws, and lastly Anti-Sabbath laws (which are the most severe). Hungary has a Sunday closing law, so has Germany, Belgium and a few other European nations. Perhaps there are others. -Pr. Mayer
Uncledon
quarta, 25 de março de 2015 at 05:34Hi Bonnie,
I have been waiting to see your reply to Pr Mayer’s comment. Then again they are very unusual and confusing questions he asks you.
Twice when we attended his meetings here in Australia I disputed his redefining the meaning of Sunday Laws.
Simply put he does not believe that Sunday Laws will be the final test for the true followers of God as stated in the book Great Controversy p.449, and believed by SDA’s in 1888.
He believes as did the Pharisees of old that the Sabbath is the final test and a death decree will be issued for those refusing to work on Saturday! A law such as this could no way be called a Sunday Law. It would be a Saturday Law!
In my opinion Pr Mayer follows the Roman Catholic Catechism version of the Fourth Commandment that only says “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” This ignores the 2nd and larger part which says – “Six days shalt thou labour.” Exodus 20:9. and “ In it (The Sabbath) thou shalt not do any work” V 10
The issue is over work and rest, and this is how we worship the Creator or the Devil and receive the Mark of the Beast in the book of Revelation. When God re-educated the Children of Israel after coming out of Egypt they were not told to go to the Sanctuary and “Worship” on the Sabbath, but rather- “let no man go out of his place on the seventh day” Genesis 16:29.
In the lesson of the manna working six days was just as important to obeying God as resting on the seventh.
Admin
quarta, 25 de março de 2015 at 21:46As a human being I am not beyond the possibility of mistaking some prophetic issues. Perhaps the most important thing is to be Christlike to those with whom we disagree. I do not believe that it is wrong to work on Sunday. However, I am in agreement with EGW who says we should work in missionary lines. Here are the statements from the inspired pen of EGW, which “uncle don” disputed several years ago. “To defy the Sunday laws will but strengthen in their persecution the religious zealots who are seeking to enforce them. Give them no occasion to call you law-breakers. If they are left to rein up men who fear neither God nor man, the reining up will soon lose its novelty for them, and they will see that it is not consistent nor convenient for them to be strict in regard to the observance of Sunday. Keep right on with your missionary work, with your Bibles in your hands, and the enemy will see that he has worsted his own cause. One does not receive the mark of the beast because he shows that he realizes the wisdom of keeping the peace by refraining from work that gives offense, doing at the same time a work of the highest importance… Sunday can be used for carrying forward various lines of work that will accomplish much for the Lord. On this day open-air meetings and cottage meetings can be held. House-to-house work can be done. Those who write can devote this day to writing their articles. Whenever it is possible, let religious services be held on Sunday. Make these meetings intensely interesting. Sing genuine revival hymns, and speak with power and assurance of the Saviour’s love. Speak on temperance and on true religious experience.” Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 232, 233.
There are other statements in this section of Vol. 9 as well. The dispute is apparently over what kind of work should be done on Sunday when Sunday laws are enforced. I don’t think I have changed any definitions. I believe we need to be mindful of all the counsel of the Lord, and live according to it. I don’t see how these statements can be more clear. Pr. Mayer
Uncledon
sexta, 27 de março de 2015 at 22:40Hi Bonnie,my reply to you went by mistake to Pr. Mayer’s post I must have pressed wrong button, you can see it there and also his reply uncledon.
Butcher
quarta, 4 de fevereiro de 2015 at 02:14Just to keep things in perspective: for decades stores, businesses and most workplaces in Hungary closed for the weekend midday on Saturday. And while it wasn’t specifically a “Sabbath law” under communism and the years immediately following, it had the same effect. They began staying open on Sundays with the advent of the malls.
The Orbán regime is rolling back the clock in many ways. Sunday closing is already very unpopular due to the inconvenience and job losses it will cause. Not that Orbán et al care.
Roger Brown
domingo, 15 de fevereiro de 2015 at 19:21Where do you think the popes visit to the USA will lead to especially when he speaks to the Catholic Congress? And the Obama nation that is leading to self destruction? Where will it end? Obviously we are getting close to the end, if we do not have a ministry of saving souls, Bible studies, colporteur, etc. etc. our own souls will be in danger of hellfire. Take heed to the times we are living in it will not go on forever.
theteacherhasclass
sexta, 20 de fevereiro de 2015 at 17:31Please pray that me and my daughter will be able to make it out of the metropolitan area we’re living in now. My first initial is C and my daughter’s first initial is V. I am also requesting God’s protection during the early and actual time of trouble. Thanks so much for your prayers!