Managers of Their Households

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander. (1 Timothy 5:14 ESV)

The phrase "manage their households" is one word in the greek. The word means to guide and take care of the family affairs. What kinds of things are family affairs? What would it mean to manage the affairs of Apple, Honeywell, or Walmart? It would at least mean that the manager would have deep and intricate knowledge of the company. They would spend large amounts of time thinking about the future of the company and how it could prosper the most. They would see that the employees needs were all taken care of and that they had all of the tools and skills required to fulfill their purpose. They would ensure that the company was orderly and efficient for streamlined production. They are managers. They would be at the office that they managed.

Wives are called by God to guide and care for the family affairs. They are called to "manage their households." What might this world look like if wives were doing this in their homes? What might the children of the next generation look like if they were managed primarily at home by Mom? What might our Government look like if this generation of managed children then took over for our current politicians?

This generation of children are "managed" by their Football, Soccer and Gymnastic Coach; their English, Math and Science Professor; their Sunday School, Youth Pastor and Awana Leader. They are managed through government curriculum, PBS, and Walt Disney; Justin Bieber, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga; Twilight, Harry Potter and Oprah. They are managed by so many people and through so many means; but are they being managed at home by MOM?