JOSEPH W. TKACH
PASTOR GENERAL

January 1988

Dear Friend:

Thank you for your question concerning women working.

The primary responsibility of all married women should be the home and family, even if they also have outside jobs. We especially recommend that mothers of young children do not work away from home. As you are perhaps aware, Titus 2:4-5 tells us that young women should be taught to be "discreet, chaste, KEEPERS AT HOME, good, obedient to their own husbands."

Nonetheless, there may be times when the husband is unable to provide adequate support because of illness or other calamity. It might then be necessary for the wife to get a job for a time to support the family.

However, the happiness and security that results from a woman being a wife and mother should not be sacrificed for a little extra money and a few material possessions. The principle to bear in mind is that any outside work which would hinder a woman from properly discharging her responsibilities in the home is not worth the monetary gain she may receive in return.

For further information, you may wish to request a copy of our article "Women and God's Plan." There is no cost or obligation, of course.

Whenever we may assist you further with your study of the Bible or in Christian living, we hope you will let us know. It is our pleasure to serve you.

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT