Work Ethic Is Divine Analysis

Ray Schumacher
Sister Black
English 106 13

11 May, 2016
Work Ethic is Divine I strongly believe in teaching children about hard work. As a child growing up, my parents taught me the importance of a strong work ethic. Fortunately for me, my parents were sure to instill in me the mindset needed to be a productive member of society. Because my dad did not see me as much of a “thinker”, he showed me how to use a shovel, an axe, a pick axe, and many other hand tools. Since he was a hard worker himself, I know he wanted me to gain the same level of work standards he had.
Some of the work I did as a child included: washing the dishes after dinner, cleaning my bedroom, and making my bed every day. On our small five-acre farm we had cows, horses,
After all, that’s a lot of chores to keep up with. Of course I complained, murmured, cursed under my breath, and even wrote “I hate my mother” on the back of my dresser. On the weeknights and weekends, I snuck out at night in rebellion to all the rules and chores, but never stopped to thank them for the things they taught me or did for me. Kids! Why can they not see the blessings of what their parents are providing for them? I soon realized, after I was grown and left the house, everything my parents taught me about work ethic was going to pay off. Thanks to everything I learned from them, I was able to use my skills to gain employment. Thankfully, I was able to do those things I was not willing to pay someone else to do for
In recent years, after my conversion and baptism, I began to insert the gospel into the equation. Because of the changes I have made in my life, I have always taught them education is important and love and respect are at the top of my list. Our oldest daughter recently called me and told me she is very grateful for the life lessons I taught her about having a strong work ethic. She told me she is doing well in her job and is thankful to both me and the Lord, for helping her in her life. This is when you know, as a parent, you have done a good thing. That your kids will be okay, being an adult in the world.
In Abraham 3:11, we see the Lord’s example given to us: “Thus I Abraham, talked with the Lord, face to face, as one man talketh with another; and he told me of the works which his hands had made.”
The Lord has shown His light, as usual, on the path he wants us to take in order to emulate our master and our Savior. By reading the scriptures, we know we are commanded to teach these things to our children as well. As parents, we hope all our lessons of hard work, love for others, charity, respect, and love of the gospel, will cling to our children’s hearts. If we do our part, we shall be blessed by the Lord for our obedience. This I believe and say in the name of Jesus Christ,