2007-11-23 15:15:00 · 19 answers · asked by I'/\/\AZILLA2 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks, tequila8 :)
2007-11-24 08:52:46 · update #1
No, the Bible doesn't say anything about that. Surely you can't think the Bible could micro-manage the minutiae of historical change.
BTW a good wife is described as a good business woman, in Proverbs, and there were business women in the New Testament too; men and women may not have been identical, but both engaged in earning money.
2007-11-23 15:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't remember any stories in the Bible where the husband stayed home with the kids and the wife worked, but that doesn't necessarily mean that situation would be unbiblical. I read a story about a couple where the mom made 100,000. a year, and dad was a blue collar worker. They decided he would be the one to stay home. I think a family would have to make that decision for themselves, based upon the cost of living where they are, etc. The only problem is, generally speaking here, the mom might REALLY miss her child, and feel like she is missing out, after all, she did just spend 9 months bonding with her baby, not to mention that childbirth itself is an INCREDIBLE bonding experience. But if Mom chooses to work, and Dad wants to be a stay at home parent, and feels comfortable and secure in that role, I think it's GREAT that the child will have a parent there with them, every day, regardless of whether it's Mom or Dad. You can't pay strangers to love or care about your child, Mom or Dad really is the BEST!!!
2007-11-23 23:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by Nameless 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I see nothing wrong with the father staying home to take care of the kids, especially if the mother can make more money. The kids are lucky in this day and age that a parent can stay home with them.
2007-11-23 23:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are invaluable jobs to a family.
However just as easy to shirk on the job "wage-earner" responsibilities is the man who claims to be raising the kids if they are in school all day. That is unless the man is homeschooling his children according to sound principles.
2007-11-23 23:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bimpster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it clearly states the man is to provide and the woman is to be the keeper of the home. If he is ill, etc. Concessions obviously must be made. That wouldn't be wrong. That would be a matter of love for the guy. If he couldn't work but could keep house. That would be great!!!He can't just do nothing!!!! @ that point he needs to go outside w/ the dog!
2007-11-23 23:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by paula r 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are living in a society where women are working just as much, if not more, than some men. But, 1 Timothy 5:8 has a good point. It says:
"If anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith."
But, if a husband and wife have reached such an agreement and understanding, then I guess it's no one's business......?
2007-11-23 23:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by aseptic technique 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is homosexuallity unbiblical, how about audultrey??? Yes there are many things in our lives that are unbiblical. But that is the way of the world, and you have to be a part of it. God will forgive.
2007-11-23 23:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by julie A 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can't think of a wage earning mom from the Bible, but I don't have the whole thing committed to memory.
2007-11-23 23:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Jenny. I'd also add "by the sweat of your brow shall you eat bread."
My husband and I both work, together actually. I'd love to sit home and eat bon bons all day long, but I just can't justify that
Biblically, ya know?? =]
2007-11-23 23:26:01 · answer #9 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not neccessarily. In fact the housewife/working man dynamic isn't exactly biblical. We all need to do our part to provide for our families and world.
2007-11-23 23:18:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋