Jan 3 2016
What the Bible says about retirement
Click Image To Visit SiteAs I have studied retirement over the years, one of the more interesting aspects about the concept is that the Bible doesn’t appear to discuss retirement in detail. There is, in fact, only one reference to the term “retire” and its short and limited in scope when compared to the choices, opportunities, and challenges faced by today’s retirees.
On the surface, it would appear that this passage leaves the topic of retirement fairly open to interpretation. Does it mean people should stop working at 50? And what exactly does it mean that they can assist their brothers but must not do the work? Does it mean they should stand afar and bark out orders from a lounge chair or that they should stand side-by-side with them as they transfer their skills and knowledge?
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