Looking at it from the angle of true Sabbath rest as resting in God's love and accomplishments, it seems that even the unfallen worlds would have a Sabbath.

It is not and never was a test of loyalty, just like a newly engaged beloved doesnt have to ask that you let go of your old flings or lovers. You do it out of love.....

Richard, are you referring to the tree or the Sabbath? Actually, I guess it doesn't matter, in the beginning the tree was a test of loyalty and in the end the Sabbath will be a test of loyalty. The point I intended to make above regarding the Sabbath is that I doubt Jesus created it in order to be a test at the end of time.

Yes, I was refering to the tree, but thats OK....I feel that in the end of time, the Sabbath will not be so much a test, but more of a outgrowth of understanding, as the truth is fully unveiled for all to see (and choose)...

Do the following insights explain what you mean?

The Sabbath will be the great test of loyalty, for it is the point of truth especially controverted. When the final test shall be brought to bear upon men, then the line of distinction will be drawn between those who serve God and those who serve Him not. While the observance of the false sabbath in compliance with the law of the state, contrary to the fourth commandment, will be an avowal of allegiance to a power that is in opposition to God, the keeping of the true Sabbath, in obedience to God's law, is an evidence of loyalty to the Creator. While one class, by accepting the sign of submission to earthly powers, receive the mark of the beast, the other choosing the token of allegiance to divine authority, receive the seal of God. {GC 605.2}

The Sabbath will be a banner that is visible to all, and allows those who truly love Christ and want to follow what He asks to rally to His banner. Somehow when Satan tries to come to deceive at the end, he will focus the people on chosing between his day of worship and the Sabbath that Christ is Lord of from Creation. It will be a clear choice as Satan presents himself as a false christ with all the people being told they must worship him and his day of face the consequences, and then Christ will come....

why do people have an issue with Gods sabbath law or any other law he has given.why do we chastise our children,because we love them,and thats what God does.if we did not rest say for instance after doing twelve hour stints day after day,we would end up ill.so rest is there,God says resy on my day and love me give me yourself with all of the family and i will give you everything you requir.and i know he does this because i went away from God and ended up a mess.then i found God and gave myself to him,and i must say i feel the love in myself that he has gave me.thank the Lord.every other law we seem to obey but many have a issue with the seventh day.they go to church i think just for show,and rush the sabbath hours out.they look at the clock and they then do their normal thing,so in reality they are not worshipping in a true manner,and of course they are expecting eternal life.sabbath worship is an holy way of living giving God true obedience is what we look for off our children and thats what we are Gods children.love and obey for theres no other way,than to be happy in Jesus is to love and obey.brian

Brian, you're right. The joy of Jesus involves joyful obedience, joyfully imitating His example in living in harmony with the will of God. Nothing is more peaceful, more joyful. Living for Jesus is the abundant life. Everyday is a day of rest; whereas, the Sabbath is particularly blessed. Not having to do unnecessary work, unnecessary buying and selling, is a positive advantage, a positive plus, especially for people who work hard in less than ideal environments, with less ideal people.

It is as you say, until someone who works as a professional driver, lets say a taxi, and therefore does not use a car on the Sabbath decides that since not driving a car is Sabbath rest for him it must also be Sabbath rest for everyone else. Thus he starts a campain to get everyone in his congregation to use other means of transportation during the Sabbath or if they will not or can not do that, then non the less be crushed by guilt for doing that which is forbiden on the Sabbath day.

Interesting point, Thomas.