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Instructions to Wives – Ephesians 5:22 – 5:24

Value Of a Wife’s Services

Bob Greene (in the Detroit Free Press) cited a study by attorney Michael Minton on the monetary value of a wife’s services in the home. First he listed the various functions she performs: chauffeur, gardener, family counselor, maintenance worker, cleaning woman, housekeeper, cook, errand runner, bookkeeper/budget manager, interior decorator, caterer, dietitian, secretary, public relations person, hostess. Using this impressive list of household duties, Minton figured the dollar value of a housewife’s work in today’s labor market. He came up with the amount of $1570.14 a week. That’s $81,647.28 a year! (Source unknown)