to the Christian women.... do you think it's a sin to work outside the home, & not stay home with your ....

Question

children? so many women that believe the bible have jobs of course. so what about the "man should work by the sweat of his face"? do we go partially by the bible or all of it? thanks

Answer 1

The ideal is for a woman to be a wife and mother and for the man to be husband, father and provider. There are "emergencies" though, for instance when a wife is deserted by her husband and must be the breadwinner.

Motherhood is a high and honorable calling. When women bring children into the world and then desert them for a career, that is shameful and selfish. And when men marry and father children and then leave it up to the woman to provide financially, that is shameful as well.

Men and women have their special roles and duties and should be respected and honored for them. And study after study shows that children (esp. young ones) need to be with their mother and not in someone else's care.

Couples often say it is necessary that both have a career outside the home to support the family. That is, plainly speaking, hogwash. The fact is, most families do not want to budget or cut corners to make room for a child. And if they truly can't afford another one, then they should postpone pregnancy for a time (using natural methods) until such time that the mother can be at home full time.

This is NOT to say women cannot earn money from the home. In fact, in this age of technology it's easier than ever.

The woman of proverbs is described as not only being a homemaker, but a shrewd businesswoman who helps bring in extra income by her domestic skills. The important thing remains - she is IN THE HOME and with her children.

I am a mother of 4 children and my husband makes 40k a year. I've stayed home with them from the beginning. We are prudent with our money and stay out of debt. We don't buy things we can't afford. We don't have cable and satellite and cell phones. And I design websites while the children nap to bring in a little extra cash.

The ideal CAN be realized if families will just sit down and crunch the numbers and make sacrifices.

Answer 2

ok, first, I really like references. Many people believe the bible says this or that, but cant find it in the actual book. Also, scripture is open to interpretations so to read the actual verse where you get your thoughts is very very helpful in answering them. In my church women do not hold certain positions of authority. We are subject to our husbands, as long as they are righteous and follow God. It doesn't bother me, there is an order and organization to Gods Church that works and is intended for our benefit. There are things men are naturally better at then women and Visa versa, we recognize that we are different, yet equal and by working together we accomplish more then we would alone. As a witch I can see how you could be offended by the biblical teachings. Yes, witchcraft, according to the bible, does work. It has been around for a long, long time. The bible does not say it doesn't work, it says it works because the Devil gives it power. A great example of socery working is the battle between Moses and the Pharaoh (exodus 7). Moses (through Aaron) turned a staff into a snake, and the socerers did likewise (but Aarons staff swallowed the others). When Moses turned the water into blood, so did the sorcerers and so it continued, this battle between the power given by God and that of Satan. Its not that it doesnt work, its where the power comes from. Having said that, I want you to know that while that is what the bible teaches, I do not believe that all who use witchcraft believe it is evil, or knowingly worship Satan. I dont think those people are evil, and I regard your right to worship how where and what you may as highly as I value my right to worship how I please. I hope I have not offended in sharing this with you. Thank you for being so kind in asking a difficult question.

Answer 3

If a mother is financially able to stay home with her children, she should. She can raise them better than someone else. For a lot of women, this is sadly just not an option. Yes, the man should work. But most women's faces are sweating too, whether it be at home or at an outside job. Some men can't support their wife and kids and some just won't. So, no, it is not a sin for a mother to work outside the home, unless of course, she's doing it for purely selfish reasons.

Answer 4

It's not a sin for a woman to work outside the home, it's downright impossible in some cases. I do think it is beneficial for a mother to stay home and raise the children if possible, and that is what I personally want to do. At least till they start school. It's necessary for the wife to work in some cases, but I don't believe in dropping a child off at daycare for 8 hrs a day just so the family can maintain a higher standard of living. If there is one thing in life I want to do right, it's raising children. That's more important than any career could ever be.

Answer 5

no it is not a sin by any means of the word. A woman has a calling of her own in the Lord just as much as any male. You need to have the "calling" to stay at home and keep house and raise Children as unto the Lord. That's an awesome job one has to deal with so they need that extra strength and "patience" and wisdom from the Lord to put up with that willingly and cheerfully. Kudos and hats off to those of us women who can do that.

Some other women are just as much "called" to go out and be preachers, teachers, evangelists, shopkeepers, chefs, firefighters, butcheress, bakeress, candlestick makeress, etc, etc, etc, with or without a husband.

It's whatever GOD puts into your heart and minds to do with your life, whatever HIS CALLING is on your life that you go after, male or female. When you obey His Direction for your life it is BLESSED no matter what it is that you do, stay home or go out on the mission field, it's what GOD decides that is right for your life, not "tradition" roles in history.

Answer 6

I think if you have to work, to feed your children, you should work...but the best way is no doubt, staying home to be there when the children need you. If your husband deserts you, you have no choice..or if you come out of an abusive relationship.....God understands..it is not a sin to work outside the home.

Answer 7

No. Some women have to. If a family is able, one parent should stay home with the kids.

I stay home because my husband earns far more than I could (social work v. business). I plan to work when the kids are grown.

Answer 8

I would have loved to have been a stay-at-home mom until my son started school. I am a feminist of the highest order, but I know the value and the reward of raising our children. It was out of financial necessity that I went to work.

Answer 9

i don't believe its a sin to work. God is working too - look at all the new stars and nebulae they been videoing up in space he's been creating recently.

its very invigorating meeting new people when you're at work.

the bible is very non-sexist, when it says 'man' its talking about mankind, the human race.

so man working by the sweat of his face, also includes the women too.

Answer 10

Let's go by all of it! Here's how Proverbs 31 defines a "woman of noble character", who also happens to be a wife:

"She is like the merchants ships, she brings her food from afar" - she's a good shopper

"She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard" - she owns her own property and makes money off of it

"She stretches her hand to the poor" - she volunteers for charity

"She makes fine linen and delivers girdles to the merchant" - she owns her own business.

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness" - she's smart as a whip.

Sure, let's go by the example of the woman of noble character, let's own our businesses, run a household and make money on the side from owning and renting property. Oh wait, we do that already.