That statement may sound harsh at first glance, especially for those who hold to the idea that Sunday is sacred and must be set apart as a non-working day. But let me explain.
I do believe in the principle of the Sabbath. Rest is not just spiritual—it’s deeply practical. Our bodies, minds, and souls are not meant to run nonstop without pause. Even God modeled rest in creation, not because He was tired, but to establish a rhythm for humanity.
Where I diverge is in the application. I don’t believe the Sabbath was ever meant to be a rigid “one-size-fits-all” law that forces businesses to close every Sunday. To me, that interpretation feels more cultural than biblical. The heart of the Sabbath is rest, renewal, and reorientation toward God—not necessarily the logistics of which day it falls on.
That’s why my employees still get a day off. I make sure they rest, but that rest doesn’t have to land on a Sunday. For some, their “Sabbath” is Monday. For others, it might be Wednesday. What matters is that they get time to step away from work, recharge, and reconnect with what really matters.
From a business perspective, completely shutting down every Sunday doesn’t always make sense. The world doesn’t stop spinning on Sundays. Customers still need services, families still go out, and communities still gather. If I closed my operations every Sunday, it wouldn’t feel like obedience—it would feel like a limitation that hampers both my team and the people we serve.
I don’t believe God is going to punish me—or my business—for staying open on Sundays. I believe He looks at the heart behind the decision. If I’m ensuring that my people get proper rest, care, and balance, then I am honoring the principle of the Sabbath without being bound by the letter of it.
At the end of the day, this is about stewardship. Stewardship of people, stewardship of business, and stewardship of my faith. The goal is not to follow a legalistic rule, but to embrace the deeper meaning of rest in a way that’s practical, versatile, and life-giving.
What are your thoughts? Should the Sabbath be a fixed weekly day off for everyone, or can it be flexible as long as rest is preserved?