1 Timothy 5:1-8; Proverbs 15:1; 28:24
Paul is giving instruction to the Church concerning older people in 1 Timothy 5:1-8. But these words also give us guidance and instruction for our family and its members. These verses highlight the expectation from God that we respect, value and take care of those around us who are older, both within the Church body and within our families.
As I look around at things like television, online ads, magazines, the message that is so clear today is that youth (being young, looking young, acting young) is king. So Paul's words were good to read today. They gave me a shot of perspective regarding how we view and treat older people and even prompted me to do a little thinking about handling the process of getting older myself.
So what can we do to make sure our attitudes and actions are in line with what Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 5:1-8? And, is there someone older that you could be helping--either in your family or your church? Tami W.
I always watch movies at Christmas time about people like'Scrouge'. I don’t want to end up being old mean and useless. I want to prevent that. But, ‘what goes around comes around’. That seems to be true in most cases. So if we look at the past, see the present and think about the future and what we 'could of' 'should of' and ‘will do’ now because of waking up to the ‘wrong’ or what 'didn't work' and what may result, then in seeing through that knowledge and understanding, we CAN change, with Jesus in our mind on our lips and especially in our hearts, WOW what good we could accomplish through HIM. Getting old is a blessing 'IF'. But can also be a curse if we dwell in the past so I/we should start now with the day we have. Give respect and honor to those around us. Make good memories. That will affect our own life and others (especially the elderly). Believe me because I'm old and know what I like.
Good Morning, Commercializm has gone overboard in making everyone
"selfish". Thinking of "others" first especially this time of year is uttmost. Many including christians have difficulty during the holidays all year long. Many loved ones have died and are "missing" from our lives. Lonliness is high.Just sending a "snail" mail greeting card is special. Lst's seek out others in our churches and families and do something for them that will be unexpected this year. I will do the same, no matter what I have on my schedule already.
How we handle the process of aging may very well determine how we are treated in the declining years. The instructions given by Paul emphasizes that the elderly and lonely are to be treated with proper regard. It is also equally important for us who are heading to "old age" (God's Willing) to respect everyone; especially children and the youth. This is particularly important if we have no children of our own_not that we do good with an ulterior motive; but respect is often reciprocal and those who the Lord put in our lives are there for a purpose.