Jan 25, 2026 | Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, What is the accurate explanation of why Sunday is the day of the Sabbath of the Lord? Ken Answer Ken, The origin of Sabbath observance goes back to the very beginning of the scriptural record. In Genesis, God Himself set the...
Nov 23, 2025 | Sabbath Day
Question Dear Gramps, I have a job that requires me to work on Sundays occasionally. How do I then honor the Sabbath as we have been commanded to do? Robert Answer Robert, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” With these words, God etched...
Jun 4, 2024 | Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, I know it’s not our place to judge others and that Sunday is our sign to the Lord, but my bishop and our bishopric (except me) watch sports on Sunday. I just don’t understand the reasoning behind this and it bothers me. How can I...
Apr 15, 2018 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve been an avid follower of this page. And it has helped me answer doctrinal questions I’ve had kept. As for my question, I would like to ask if it’s okay to do exercise on a Sunday. I mean it’s for one’s...
Feb 11, 2018 | Obedience, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, The past four years I have struggled with attending all of my church meetings. I have always reasoned that the sacrament is the primary purpose of attending church and the other meetings are secondary in importance. The three-hour block seems...
Oct 29, 2017 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, I have a question that I have wondered about for years. We have been asked to keep the Sabbath day holy. Not working if possible, and no activities that cause others to work. So why is it ok on general conference Sunday that caterers are hired...
Mar 28, 2014 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, Our granddaughter’s birthday is on the same Sunday as the upcoming General Conference. I am uncomfortable for a few reasons in going to the party. It is on the Sabbath Day It is General Conference The party is at an amusement environment My...
Nov 6, 2013 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
Question Dear Gramps, We moved to the UK, and my daughters have been training for a dance program for 3 months and we have just learned the program will be on a Sunday. Turns out virtually all sporting games, swim meets, competitions in general are held on...
Jul 23, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Sabbath Day, Sacrament
Why do the sacrament tablecloths need to be nontransparent? Edson __________________ Dear Edson, (vol. 2, 20.4.2): “Sacrament tablecloths should be white, nontransparent, clean, and pressed. Sacrament trays should be kept clean.” Strictly speaking, the...
Mar 20, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Sabbath Day
Question Gramps, My bishop recently said he’d like me to wear shoes during church because it’s respectful, but he won’t try to make me. I won’t fight with the church, so if that’s his wish, I’ll comply. But I’ve read in the scriptures about shoes not being...
