Rudiment #6: Life in covenant throughout the week

Sometimes the biblical (or Puritan) approach to the Christian life is criticized, because it allegedly focuses too much attention on Sunday, and too little stress on the rest of the days of the week.

Of course, this is not true. The faithful churchman remains watchful and diligent throughout the week. She prays for her pastor, her elders, her deacons, and her fellow-parishioners. She stands prepared to meet the needs of the saints; and she is industrious in her home and family life, (as well as work and school, etc.).

The reason Sunday worship is SO important, is largely because it must sustain the true believers throughout the week. If the service of worship and the preaching is weak—other substitute solutions need to be sought elsewhere. If the worship, word, sacrament, and discipline is strong—especially on Sunday—then there is no need to supplement with other non-God-ordained activities.

Sure, you look forward to Sunday. But this does not mean that you do not enjoy Christ, and glorify God throughout the other six days of the week.