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While the New Testament made the observance of special days optional (see Romans 14:5-6; Galatians 4:10-11), the principles of the Old Testament feasts and Holy Days remain relevant for us today. Rest is important physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Unceasing work is largely the result of self-reliance. The Sabbath rest showed that Israel trusted God enough…

I Kings 11:1-2 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharoah’s daughter–Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.” Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love. Although Solomon…

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. When we try to carry our worries and anxieties by ourselves, we will struggle. It takes humility to admit we can’t handle everything on our…