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The Sabbath is presented as a foundational institution established at creation to serve as a perpetual memorial of God’s creative work. It is not merely a legal requirement but a sign that distinguishes the true God from all false deities, identifying Him as the Maker of the heavens and the earth (PP 307.2). By observing the seventh day, individuals signify their allegiance to Jehovah and acknowledge His authority over their lives (PP 307.2). Within the Decalogue, the fourth commandment holds a unique position because it contains the seal of God. It is the only precept among the ten that includes both the name and the title of the Lawgiver, thereby establishing the authority by which the entire law is given (GC 452.1).

This commandment points directly to the Creator and serves as the evidence of the law's authenticity and binding force (PP 307.2). The preservation of the Sabbath is central to the final message to the world, as seen in the call to worship the Creator in Revelation 14. Had the Sabbath been kept consistently throughout history, it would have prevented the rise of idolatry, atheism, and infidelity by keeping the true object of worship before the minds of men (HF 270.5). In the closing scenes of earth's history, the restoration of the Sabbath to its rightful position is described as a vital work for those who keep the commandments of God (GC 452.1).

The significance of the Sabbath as the seal of the living God becomes even more apparent during times of spiritual conflict. While some may choose to follow human traditions or a spurious sabbath, those who remain loyal to the fourth commandment are identified by this sign of God's authority (GC88 691.3). Ultimately, the importance of this divine institution will be realized by all when the results of faithfulness or disobedience are revealed in the final judgment (GC 640.1).

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