Dear brothers and sisters;
When I was a young adult in my 20s and early 30s, I was called a wise guy, punk or knucklehead by elderly people. They weren't being mean to me but were rebuking me. As a young adult I spoke and did without thinking. I felt like I knew it all and would show any elderly adult that I knew the business.
I loved my Dad and Mom, honored them in the home and went to church. But on my own as a young adult in the late 70s I was now free thinking and doing, but gave no thought about respecting my elders because they were "old fashion" and couldn't keep up with the times.
Today, the tables have turned. I see young adults as very intelligent and am at amazed at their talents, skills and abilities, especially in the Christian community.
A brother in the church who I long considered a mentor gave me words for thought. How could a young adult respect me if I didn't respect their knowledge and value, as I would an elderly?
I am a talker but am learning more how to listen. People of all ages have a story to share, education, jobs, ministry and ideas. Instead of categorizing young and elders, treat both with the same kindness and respect.
Young people are not stupid. Don't underestimate them! They know if one is only waiting for them to finish talking so one can say what's already stored in their mind.
Elderly people feel patronized if one is pretending to listen, but is only waiting so one can talk.
Many young people may not have the life experience but still want to express their opinion or have a voice when making a decision.
Many elderly people have been around the block and love to share their hard knocks experience, not so much to brag, but to inspire the lessons in life.
I'm discerning young people are inquisitive in these times and want to know more about the Way, Truth and Life before making a decision in their salvation.
For young people, Christ has the answer to their concerns but they are asking questions that need answers but not quite the way of previous generations.
They should be respected for their questions, not controlling answers just for being young.
I'm also discerning elderly people need to be uplifted because as we age, we may start to feel somewhat helpless because we're not young as in former days. God bless our elders who worked a job for many years, earned a comfortable pension but are limited as we get older.
There are Scriptures in the Old and New Testaments that command us to uplift young men and women, and also exhort the elderly men and women.
What are your thoughts? Please share your experience in this topic. How does the Scriptures speak to you regarding our love and respect for young and elders?
When I was a young adult in my 20s and early 30s, I was called a wise guy, punk or knucklehead by elderly people. They weren't being mean to me but were rebuking me. As a young adult I spoke and did without thinking. I felt like I knew it all and would show any elderly adult that I knew the business.
I loved my Dad and Mom, honored them in the home and went to church. But on my own as a young adult in the late 70s I was now free thinking and doing, but gave no thought about respecting my elders because they were "old fashion" and couldn't keep up with the times.
Today, the tables have turned. I see young adults as very intelligent and am at amazed at their talents, skills and abilities, especially in the Christian community.
A brother in the church who I long considered a mentor gave me words for thought. How could a young adult respect me if I didn't respect their knowledge and value, as I would an elderly?
I am a talker but am learning more how to listen. People of all ages have a story to share, education, jobs, ministry and ideas. Instead of categorizing young and elders, treat both with the same kindness and respect.
Young people are not stupid. Don't underestimate them! They know if one is only waiting for them to finish talking so one can say what's already stored in their mind.
Elderly people feel patronized if one is pretending to listen, but is only waiting so one can talk.
Many young people may not have the life experience but still want to express their opinion or have a voice when making a decision.
Many elderly people have been around the block and love to share their hard knocks experience, not so much to brag, but to inspire the lessons in life.
I'm discerning young people are inquisitive in these times and want to know more about the Way, Truth and Life before making a decision in their salvation.
For young people, Christ has the answer to their concerns but they are asking questions that need answers but not quite the way of previous generations.
They should be respected for their questions, not controlling answers just for being young.
I'm also discerning elderly people need to be uplifted because as we age, we may start to feel somewhat helpless because we're not young as in former days. God bless our elders who worked a job for many years, earned a comfortable pension but are limited as we get older.
There are Scriptures in the Old and New Testaments that command us to uplift young men and women, and also exhort the elderly men and women.
What are your thoughts? Please share your experience in this topic. How does the Scriptures speak to you regarding our love and respect for young and elders?