Busyness (Season 13, Episode 11)

In this season, we’re discussing social issues – problems that are facing our society and what the Bible has to say about these issues.

Busyness is familiar to all of us. It is the condition in which we have a great deal to do. This could be due to actual responsibilities, perceived duties, self-imposed obligations, and time-wasting activities.

Those who argue in favor of busyness will often do so by contrasting it laziness or idleness, even though these are not exact opposites. Those who view busyness as a virtue typically believe they are simply making the most of their time rather than wasting it.

Mentioned in this episode:

A recent study of parents with school-aged children found that families spend less than 45 minutes together on a typical weekday; 60% of parents describe their daily lives as “hectic.”
In 2016, the average employee in the United States worked 38.7 hours per week and 46.8 weeks per year. 40% regularly work more than 50 hours per week. 20% regularly work more than 60 hours per week.
A 2013 poll found that 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep a night.
Despite a busy and hectic schedule, the average adult in the United States spends almost 6 hours watching video (includes TV, DVD’s, streaming, apps, computer, etc.).
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