Don't Miss the Benefits

Proverbs 14:4

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Obviously if you don't have an animal to take care of it will be easier to keep things clean, but you miss out on the many benefits of the animal as well. The ox can help you work fields faster and more efficiently which would increase your joy.

The same can be said for a large family. Yes, it would be easier to keep a clean home and not have so many emotional "messes" and sometimes financial "messes"; however, we would miss out on the numerous benefits! We would miss out on the hugs and kisses, the cuddles and laughter, the friendships, the help a brother or sister gives in the time of need. We would miss out on the daily opportunities to be like Christ and put others above ourselves. Ultimately, we would miss out on love.