Nash, a school psychologist in central New Jersey, talked with the Monitor about the Fourth Commandment, which begins, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Her conversation is part of our series examining the ways ancient religious ideas like the Ten Commandments continue to matter in today's world.

Is the Sabbath day in the 10 Commandments?

"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy" (Hebrew: זָכוֹר אֶת יוֹם הַשַׁבָּת לְקַדְּשׁוֹ‎ zāḵōr 'eṯ-yōm haš-šabbāṯ lə-qaddəšōw) is one of the Ten Commandments found in the Hebrew Bible. The full text of the commandment reads: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

What does the 4th commandment mean?

Exodus 20:9 “You are to labor six days and do all your work…” The fourth commandment teaches us responsibility and a work ethic. The law of sowing and reaping. Choices have consequences. ... Christians should be the best employees with a strong work ethic, dependable, positive attitude, and self-motivated.