Is retirement biblical? Most Christians never stop to ask this question — but they should. In this episode, Pastor Heath Lambert walks through what the Bible actually teaches about aging, saving, work, laziness, and ministry — and why the answer may change how you think about your future.

0:00 – Introduction: Is retirement biblical?

2:42 – Retirement requires wealth — what does the Bible say about that?

5:02 – Biblical category #1: We will all grow old, frail, and unproductive (Psalm 71:9)

6:52 – Biblical category #2: Save now for the future (Proverbs 6:6–8)

7:54 – Biblical category #3: Care for aging family members (1 Timothy 5:4)

9:32 – Laziness is always a sin — even in retirement

9:59 – Ministry never retires: how Christians can use their later years for the kingdom

11:06 – Summary: Are there biblical ways to think about retirement?

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