If he is worse than an infidel who does not provide for his own (1 Tim. 5:8), what is he that does not provide for himself? He is even worse than a beast, for nature has taught the irrational beasts to nourish and cherish themselves. If any think that it better suits beasts or natural men than saints, let them tell me which of the saints at any time, guided by God’ Spirit, wholly neglected himself. To omit all others, it is expressly noted that Christ slept (Matt. 8:24), ate (Luke 14:1), rested (John 4:6), and otherwise refreshed Himself.

William Gouge, A Holy Vision for Family Life, 102.