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Originally Posted by BobVigneault  Retirement is NOT a biblical principle. We should always work in some form in order that we can provide for the needy. Quote: |
Eph. 4:28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
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That's not a good proof-text because the verse has in view working so that one can share. The verse does not deal with those who are in a position to share without working. Having said that, as has been noted in one way or another in this thread, pure idleness and pure pleasure seeking is wrong. However, retirement in order to glorify God and enjoy him outside of secular work is always under good regulation. Imagine the man who retires in order to influence his grandchildren, visit the prisons or serve as an elder more effectively. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the latter years of one life. Lord willing, I will do just that (plus fit in a little more golf!).
Ron
P.S. Anyone interested in planting a Reformed church on Martha's Vineyard in about ten to fifteen years?
