To keep the Sabbath according to Ellen White's writings, here are the key principles and practices: 1. Preparation: Prepare throughout the week, especially on Friday, so that all work, cooking, and cleaning are finished before sunset. “On Friday let the preparation for the Sabbath be completed. See that all the clothing is in readiness and that all the cooking is done. Let the boots be blacked and the baths be taken. ... Before the setting of the sun let all secular work be laid aside and all secular papers be put out of sight.” (6T 355.3) 2. Cease from Work: The Sabbath is a day of rest. “Six days shalt thou labor, 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...” (Exodus 20:8-11, quoted in multiple sources) Only works of necessity and mercy, such as caring for the sick, are appropriate. “Divine mercy has directed that the sick and suffering should be cared for; the labor required to make them comfortable is a work of necessity, and no violation of the Sabbath. But all unnecessary work should be avoided.” (HS 217.3) 3. Keep It Holy: The Sabbath is to be kept holy, set apart for worship, rest, and spiritual reflection. “We are not merely to observe the Sabbath as a legal matter. We are to understand its spiritual bearing upon all the transactions of life.” (6T 353.4) Avoid secular activities, pleasure-seeking, and worldly employment. (6T 355.3) 4. Family and Worship: Teach children by precept and example to honor the Sabbath. “If you desire your children to observe the Sabbath according to the commandment, you must teach them by both precept and example.” (6T 359.3) Make the Sabbath a delight by spending time with family, enjoying nature, and focusing on God’s works. “We can walk out with them in the open air; ... and give their restless minds something to feed upon by conversing with them upon the works of God.” (2T 584.2) 5. Spiritual Focus: The Sabbath is a sign between God and His people, a reminder of creation and redemption. “All who regard the Sabbath as a sign between them and God, showing that He is the God who sanctifies them, will represent the principles of His government.” (6T 353.4) Pray for the sanctification of the Sabbath and seek the companionship of Christ. (6T 353.4) In summary: Prepare ahead, cease from regular work, keep the day holy, focus on worship and family, and use the time for spiritual growth and reflection. The Sabbath is a sign of your relationship with God and should be honored in both spirit and practice. If you would like more specific details or practical examples, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1900). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6, pp. 353-359. - White, E. G. (1871). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 584. - White, E. G. (1890). Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-day Adventists, p. 217. - The Holy Bible, Exodus 20:8-11.