God wants us to do more, not less.
As Emma Woodhouse learns lately, after not so gentle nudging from Mr Knightley, as we learn first from the thought then the action. There are many virtues out there to be gained, many things we can do for others, many ways to reach out and help, ...and they are found in doing more and not less. I think Jane Austen would agree.
I also believe that things such as this make life more meaningful and break it down into simplicity, so that more becomes less. Living simply and in a good manner, matters. I think Thoreau would agree, as well.