We are rearing a third generation which has not seen a proper example of homemaking. We are finding some young women who really would prefer to be at home, but who are pressured by their own mothers and grandmothers or other sisters in Christ to make their mark in the world. This includes the wives of gospel preachers and elders in the churches. Hospitality is hindered. Teenagers do not feel at liberty to invite their friends to their homes.
Evangelism is retarded.
We have lost much of the spiritual force generated by godly women who had time to be excellent students of the Bible, who were willing and had time to teach neighbors, or arrange for studies in which someone else could come in and teach them. Harried households find it inconvenient to plan an evening a week for several weeks to have a home Bible study to which friends or neighbors are invited. Benevolence goes begging. Why, there is not even time to sew on a button for a family member. An unhealthy respect is being developed toward what the Word of God says on this subject.