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Kim redefines the Sabbath as a list of behavioral rules for church attendance — show up on time, keep kids quiet, keep church clean, smile — rather than the biblical concept of rest

The False Teachings and Lies of Joo-Cheol Kim (Pastor of the Church of God) 00:21:38 – 00:24:14

End of Kim's Sabbath chapter. He gives specific Sabbath rules that are entirely about corporate presentation.

The rules: (1) gather on Saturday, (2) arrive early (an hour is implied as ideal), (3) keep children quiet, (4) keep the church building clean, (5) smile and appear not gloomy, (6) do not discuss personal problems with other members — only with a pastor. Kim compares late arrivals to the parable of the foolish virgins (Matthew 25) who were shut out of the wedding. Mike identifies the motive: Kim cares about how the church looks to outsiders to attract new members, not about genuine Sabbath rest.

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