Should Christians Only Worship on Sundays?

Direct Answer

No, Christians should not limit worship to Sundays alone.

Les Feldick teaches that while Sunday services have their place, believers should worship God every day, not just one day a week. He emphasizes that setting Sunday up as a special holy day above the other six is not taught in Scripture. Instead, every day should be a day of praise and recognition of God.

Key Scriptures

Romans 14:5 — This verse addresses the differing regard for days and is used by Les to show that believers should regard every day alike.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible does not command Christians to worship only on Sundays. In Romans 14:5, Paul writes, "One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind." This indicates a freedom regarding the observance of days. Additionally, in 1 Corinthians 16:2, Paul instructs believers to set aside offerings "upon the first day of the week," the day of resurrection, but this is for collecting offerings, not a mandate for worship services. The Sabbath, as a day of rest, was given specifically to Israel, as seen in Exodus 20:8-11, and is not a requirement for believers in this age of grace.

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Worshiping on Sundays?

Les Feldick teaches that believers should not confine their worship to Sunday. He emphasizes that every day should be treated as a Sunday—a day to recognize God and give Him His due. He warns against making Sunday a ritual where people think they have fulfilled all their obligations to God by attending a one-hour service. He points out that while Sunday is fine as a day for the local church to gather and take up offerings (1 Corinthians 16:2), the New Testament does not elevate Sunday above the other days. He also clarifies that the Sabbath was given only to Israel and is not applicable to believers today, so calling Sunday the Sabbath is incorrect. Instead, believers should offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, not just once a week.

Is Sunday a Special Holy Day in the Bible?

Les Feldick explains that the Bible does not teach setting Sunday up as a special holy day above the other six days of the week. He says, "so far as setting Sunday up as a special holy day, as a day that is above all the other six days of the week, the book doesn't teach that. Every day is alike for the believer." He also notes that the term "Sunday" comes from pagan origins, but the first day of the week is significant because it was the day of Christ's resurrection.

What Did the Sabbath Mean for Israel?

Les Feldick clarifies that the Sabbath was strictly the seventh day and was given only to the nation of Israel. It was a day of total rest and inactivity, not a day of sacrifices. It had nothing to do with the believer today. He says, "It is absolutely incorrect to call our Sunday the Sabbath." The Sabbath was incorporated into the Law and was part of the commandments given to Israel.

How Should Christians Worship Every Day?

Les Feldick teaches that worship is not limited to a formal service. He emphasizes that the sacrifice of praise should be offered to God continually, not just on Sunday morning. He says, "let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually. Not just once a week, not just on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock." He also points out that this is not a command but an appeal: "Let us"—it's up to the believer. Daily worship involves recognizing God and giving Him His due throughout the week.

From the Teaching

First Day of the Week

Les explains that the first day of the week is the day of resurrection, not a pagan elevation. It is a day for giving offerings.

Every Day Should Be a Sunday

Les emphasizes that every day should be a Sunday—a day of recognizing God and giving Him His due, not just one day a week.

No Special Holy Day

Les states that the Bible does not teach Sunday as a special holy day above other days; every day is alike for the believer.

Weekly Attendance Not Spirituality

Les argues that attending church every Sunday is a weak criterion for spirituality; praise should be continual throughout the week.

The Service of God Explained: What Israel's Worship Meant — Romans 9:4

But I think we have to be made aware that for us now in the age of grace, we have no right whatsoever to bring any of the so called religious practices into our system of worship. In other words, there is no room in true Christianity for all of the robes and miters and so forth that the high priests used. There is no room under this age of grace for feast days and holy days and so forth.

Sabbath Not for Believers

Les clarifies that the Sabbath was for Israel only, and calling Sunday the Sabbath is incorrect.

Sacrifice of Praise Continually

Les teaches that believers should offer the sacrifice of praise continually, not just on Sunday morning.

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Not many anymore. You know, most people don't want to work more than five, and four would be better. But I just happen to think of this, you know, so many times we take a portion of the Scripture that we like, and we think fits, and we leave out what we don't like, but we have to keep it all. And so part of the commandment to keep the Sabbath says, six days you will work.

Bible Verses

Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

This verse shows that believers have freedom in regarding days; Les uses it to support that every day should be alike.

1 Corinthians 16:2: Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

This is the only New Testament reference to the first day of the week, and it is about collecting offerings, not worship services.

Exodus 20:8-11: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

This shows the Sabbath was given to Israel as a day of rest, not a command for Christians to worship on Sunday.

Hebrews 13:15: By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

This verse is used by Les to show that praise should be continual, not just on Sunday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunday the Sabbath?

No, Sunday is not the Sabbath. The Sabbath was the seventh day of the week and was given only to the nation of Israel. Calling Sunday the Sabbath is incorrect, as Les Feldick explains. The New Testament refers to the first day of the week, the day of Christ's resurrection, but does not elevate it as a holy day above other days.

Do Christians have to go to church on Sunday?

Les Feldick does not say Christians must go to church on Sunday. He supports the local church and Sunday services, but he emphasizes that worship should be daily, not limited to one day a week. He warns against making Sunday attendance a mere ritual that fulfills all obligations to God.

Can believers worship God on other days besides Sunday?

Yes, every day should be a day of worship for believers. Les Feldick teaches that every day should be a Sunday—a day to recognize God and give Him His due. The Bible encourages believers to offer the sacrifice of praise continually, not just on a particular day.

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