Our two youngest children are 15 and 17 years old. We are trying to teach them the value of hard work this summer. It is already quite hot here in Central Texas (mid-90's) so the boys are doing their outside work in the morning and their "schooling" in the afternoon.
They have been learning how to paint this summer. They are in the process of scraping, priming, and painting the exterior of our house. All skills that they can use in the future. One thing that I am trying to teach them is that "the job isn't done until the site is clean and all the tools are put up!" I want them to learn the value of a job well done. Also, that work done unto the Lord is glorifying to His name.
Work is a blessing and a gift from the Lord. With it we provide not only for ourselves, but for others less fortunate than ourselves (widows and orphans in their distress). The first-fruits of our labor should, of course, go back to the Lord. All that we have is a gift from Him in the first place. My brother and my wife's older brother are both out of (full-time) work. They are both hard-working individuals. Both of them understand the value of work, currently not having enough of it.
If you have enough work, you should be thankful. If you have "free time" as I do this summer, you should use it to prepare others to do their work heartily unto the Lord. You should also consider doing mission work, whether in your community or around the world.
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