A minister has to be able to read a clock. At noon, it's time to go home and turn up the pot roast and get the peas out of the freezer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A minister should prioritize family time and personal responsibilities over endless work duties.
- In plain terms
- Know when to stop working and attend to your home life.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance professional duties with domestic life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance work and home?
- What signals it's time to stop working?
Another view
Some religious duties may require flexibility beyond standard hours.
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