Comments on: Should a Christian Retire?

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:05:53 +0000

Thanks, Joe. Your perception of retirement will greatly affect what you do and how you prepare for it. As Christians, I think this is another area where we need to be in the world but not of it. Yes, we’ll get to the point where we need to retire (or are forced to) – but that doesn’t mean we have to do it like everyone else. It’s another area of our life where we can witness to the power of God.

Thanks for being a great example of someone using their time in retirement to serve God!

By: Joe Plemon

Joe Plemon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:32:10 +0000

Great post Paul,

As a “sort of retired” guy, I like to think that retirement means what we make it to mean. The common concept is relaxation and doing little.

I like to think of retirement as having more choices. Not doing little, but doing what you are passionate about. For a Christian this means serving God however He guides us.
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By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:43:06 +0000

Glad you like that phrase, Kevin! Christians will definitely hit a time where they either can’t work as much or where God calls them to something that doesn’t provide a paycheck. But that doesn’t mean we have to plan for a time where we just sit on the beach and sip lemonade all day. Leisure has its place and can refresh us, but we must be careful to consider how we’re spending our time – whether we’re young or old. Is what we’re doing glorifying God? That question can help keep us on track.

Thanks for commenting!

By: Kevin@OutOfYourRut

Kevin@OutOfYourRut — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:39:23 +0000

Live Out Your Faith in Retirement–that’s so well put, it captures it all.

Retirement–or what ever slowing down might be called by the time we get there, really will be an opportunity to witness and minister in ways we can’t while we’re caught up on the treadmill of working and getting ahead. I wonder how many people are preparing for such an agenda alongside of building up the retirement treasure trove?
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