I wonder what they would have said about families that farmed out care of their children to daycare in the name of everyone working...

I think we can safely say that their definition of "work" was very different than ours.

It may say such, but it also say to help those in need.

The following are a few passages of miracles, of good deeds to those who needed help, or were in less fortunate circumstances, these were done by Jesus:

Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-44; Luke 5:12-14

Matthew 9:2-7, Mark 2:3-12, Luke 5:18-26


There is also the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

If others need help, help them. For one day, you may be in their stead and they just might help you.


Besides, if you had read my point clearly, you would've understood what I mean - i.e. the above.

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I'm pretty sure my wife works just as hard if not harder staying home with my son than I do going to work. Doing good for others, well, we'll work on that.

I'm pretty sure my wife works just as hard if not harder staying home with my son than I do going to work.

No doubt, in my opinion, being a stay at home parent is a great duty, and one that should be applauded. It's admirable.

Doing good for others, well, we'll work on that.

Doing good for others doesn't always entail money.

I wonder what they would have said about families that farmed out care of their children to daycare in the name of everyone working... I think we can safely say that their definition of "work" was very different than ours.

Right, Baker. They lived in an economy where, if you didn't want to be a part of society, you could move out into the wilderness and make your own way. It's not quite that easy nowadays.

I also must note it doesn't say "if anyone does not work 80-120 hours a week, he shall not eat". The Bible DOES admonish us to work for the fruits of our labors, it doesn't admonish us to kill ourselves for them.