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Fine “Workers at Home”The Watchtower—1976 | July 1
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It is not customary for this woman to sleep until the sun is shining brightly. She arises before dawn, perhaps to start baking bread. As for the young women in the household, they have no complaint for want of food or assigned work. This capable wife sees to it that they have something to eat and duties to perform. “She also gets up while it is still night, and gives food to her household and the prescribed portion to her young women.”—31 Vs. 15.
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Fine “Workers at Home”The Watchtower—1976 | July 1
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The life of the capable wife was one of balanced activity. She did not spend so much time in one pursuit that she ignored other important duties. For example, she made articles of clothing, some of which she sold at a profit. But she did not let success in this pursuit draw her away from other essential work, such as giving food to her household. (Prov. 31:13-15, 21-24) A fine example for Christian “workers at home”!
For most people in ancient Israel, dawn opened the day’s activity and dusk brought it to a close. The psalmist said: “The sun begins to shine . . . Man goes forth to his activity and to his service until evening.” (Ps. 104:22, 23) But for many—including the capable wife—the workday began before sunrise. (Prov. 31:15)
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