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What is required in the fourth commandment?

The fourth commandment requireth the keeping holy to God one whole day in seven to be a Sabbath to Himself.

Proofs

The fourth commandment requireth the keeping holy to God one whole day in seven to be a Sabbath to Himself. (Exodus 20:8–11; Deuteronomy 5:12–14)

In the confessions

London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)
- Chapter 22, Paragraph 7 Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day

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#GC167 Does He order us to labour six days a week that may rest on the seventh? (Genevan Catechism) Not precisely, but in allowing us to labour for six days, He excepts the seventh, on which it is not right to be engaged in work.
#GC168 Does He thus forbid us all work one day a week? (Genevan Catechism) This commandment has a particular reason, for the observance of rest is part of the ceremonies of the ancient Law, which was abolished at the coming of Jesus Christ.
#GC170 How is that Is there anything else in it besides the ceremony? (Genevan Catechism) It was given for three reasons.
#GC171 What are they? (Genevan Catechism) To represent spiritual rest, in aid of ecclesiastical polity, and for the relief of servants.
#GC182 How? (Genevan Catechism) Our old man is crucified, through the power of His death, and through His resurrection we are raised up to newness of life (Rom 6:6).

What is required in the fourth commandment?

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In the confessions