That meant a most satisfying way of life. Today, many Christian parents have encouraged their children to take up the full - time ministry and to center their lives on their service to God.
وَٱلْوَالِدُونَ وَٱلْأَوْلَادُ عَلَى ٱلسَّوَاءِ يَسْتَحِقُّونَ مِنَّا كُلَّ مَدْحٍ .‏ —‏ قض ١١ :‏ ٤٠ ؛‏ مز ١١٠ :‏ ٣‏ .‏