Keeping Sabbath


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Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things,

saying to them, "It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer,

but you have made it a den of thieves."



I cannot help but think of this verse on Black Friday.

I'm all for saving money when I can...

but first let's remember why we're here.

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Comments

  1. Ginny Hartzler23 November 2018 at 14:17

    Indeed I said this on my blog today. This is the only day of the year that we spend being thankful for what we have, then go out madly buying stuff!

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  2. Peabea Scribbles25 November 2018 at 06:31

    Such a lovely, peaceful looking skyline in comparison to our gray one that we've been having. I could so take a walk there this morning with a cup of coffee and reflections. :)

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  3. Meditations in Motion25 November 2018 at 07:27

    I'm not going to get this quote exactly right, but I saw in the newspaper yesterday a comedian said Thanksgiving is the only holiday where we give thanks for everything we have one day, then go out and buy more stuff the next. Jesus did caution against materialism. Thanks for the reminder.

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  4. elizabeth25 November 2018 at 10:03

    Your thoughts are spot on!

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  5. http://alsoadaughtersgiftoflove.blogspot.com/25 November 2018 at 13:41

    I added my Black Friday link. I often wonder what people are thinking but then I realize I probably don't need to think that way.

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  6. Karen Del Tatto25 November 2018 at 21:05

    Indeed and Amen!

    Thanks for hosting this link-up!

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  7. Kym 25 November 2018 at 23:50

    Totally agree!! I think for many Black Friday has become more about an event they participate in rather than about the shopping itself, and I guess if it's something fun they do with family and friends, then go for it. ;-) But it doesn't interest me.

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  8. Red Rose Alley27 November 2018 at 19:46

    I know what you mean about Black Friday. I always stay home that day and away from the crowds.

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