Dialogue Between Two Ministers
By M. A. Hollister
Reported by M. A. HOLLISTER First Minister.—I understand that you have said you could "knock out" that law and Sabbath proposition in a hurry. Second Minister.—Yes, sir; that's right. I'm just the one that can do it any time you want to tackle the subject. First Minister.—I don't want a debate, but I do want to ask you a question or two that may help settle this matter. Second Minister.—All right. Go ahead. First Minister.—Will you please tell me the Bible definition of sin? Second Minister.—Transgression of the law, moral law. First Minister.—Commonly called the Ten Commandments? Second Minister.—Yes, sir; that's right. First Minister.—Now one more question: Where in that law, or in the entire Bible, for that matter, are we told it is sin to work on Sunday, the first day of the week? It says we should not work on the seventh day, the Sabbath, and doing so would be sin; but where is Sunday labor called sin? Second Minister.—It doesn't say anything about it in the law or the Bible; but any time you want to tackle the subject, I am ready. First Minister.—I don't want to enter into any controversy; but if you will give me one text to show that Sunday labor is sin, I will admit I am defeated.