Division Of Labor

Division of Labor

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

I VACUUM THE CARPET and wash the dishes at my house. What do you do in your home? “Who will do what?” is a question that every couple must answer. In my opinion, the gifts and abilities of each person should be considered. One may be more qualified than the other for certain tasks. Why not use the player best qualified in that area?

This does not mean that once one person accepts a responsibility, the other will never offer to help with the task. Love seeks to help and often will. In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wrote clearly about the value of teamwork. As a couple, we can accomplish more together than we could as two individuals because we are there to help each other. The Scriptures do not tell us exactly who should do what, but they do encourage us to agree on the answer.

The prophet Amos once asked, “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?” (3:3). The answer is, “Not very far and not very well.” I encourage you to keep negotiating until both of you feel good about who is doing what in your home.

Lord, thank you that my spouse and I can work as a team. Help us to find the best tasks for each of us, and help us to support each other as we work for the same goal.

Teamwork