James Malm's absurd and unnecessary strict rules and regulations in regards to sabbath keeping has created a "burdensome" environment for many in his little group that deal with health issues.
A Malmite acolyte says:
I have been reading your writings. I no longer go to restaurants on the Sabbath or “get out of the house ”
My question is this. During back to back Sabbaths, one can read so
much, study so much and listen to sermons so much. How can we pass the
time and still keep the Sabbath holy. The Sabbath has become more of a
burden & endurance rather than joy. Eating warmed up & cold
foods has left me weak with blood sugar levels unstable. This has caused
me to not feel well all day long and my spiritual condition has been
suffering. ” and Not man for the Sabbath.”
This is not a leading question with an agenda. I really grapple with this. Your help would be deeply appreciated.
Malm responds with this:
I apologize for the delayed response, I have been very busy.
Being a diabetic for over 20 years I know all about blood sugar
issues. All you need do is eat another biscuit or piece of bread, you
can also have one or two cookies or heat water for a coffee or tea and
have hot drink with a teaspoon of honey.
There is nothing limiting your intake, maybe you should prepare more food for the Sabbath.
If you are alone for Sabbath, maybe loneliness after being used to a
large meeting is more the issue. For that, we must get close to God and
wait patiently on him. For most of history from the first century and
BEFORE Moses the people of God were mainly stand alone individuals or
families. Remember Noah?
I suggest that you seek a medical opinion if your blood sugar issue persists.
It is also very good to have a walk to clear the mind from sitting around too long.
One of the reasons for the day dragging can be in being alone; when
we are meeting with like-minded persons the time can go quickly.
Malm's asinine response is totally unnecessary because if he truly was a "new covenant" Christian, which he is not, then he would know that Saturday keeping and "kosher" eating is not a requirement. If his acolytes realized that then their days of worship would be days filled with joy and feasting. Instead damnable rules and laws kill that joy.
Malm continues with this:
In terms of study it is important to understand that study is
not merely reading. It is far better to read only a small portion and
have a good think on it after praying for understanding.
When approaching something new I read all the material on the same
subject, then pray for understanding and the take a walk or rest; after
which I reread the material and carefully think it out, often repeating
this cycle.
I also find that if I still do not have clarity it can be good to go
on to something else for a few weeks and them revisit the problem issue.
This gives the mind time to digest the new thing.
We don’t need to spend the whole day buried in the Book reading and
burning our eyes; we must accompany reading with prayer and much time
in thought, and it is extremely helpful to have like minded friends to
gain from each others insights and to discuss these things with.
Part of the problem of boredom is that habits take awhile to change
to something new, and due to the fact that people are taught to be
dependent in these church groups, and not to really think for themselves
so it is a struggle in the beginning.
The Malmites STILL cannot think for themselves. They have to continually ask Malm what is opinion is on different subjects. Malm's opinions are just that, OPINIONS, which are totally irrelevant in the long run
One more point is our own situation. If we are working very hard
through the week we will often be very tired by Sabbath and look forward
to a much needed rest and spiritual recharge.
If we are not very
active through the week we are not so much physically in need of rest on
Sabbath. If anyone in not very active it would be a good idea to get
active, even if it is only a daily long walk. I know about the
handicapped and many of them can still do something within their
limitations and such activity will contribute to their overall wellbeing
of body and mind.
