We Need Older People!

[333 words] Like you, I was taught to “respect my elders.” Of course, my parents were talking about respecting and showing value to those who were older than me. The older I get, the more value I have for those who are older than me. Those who are older than me have an education learned at the “school of hard knocks.” They are so much wiser than I am. Those who are older than me have endured so much more than me. I will seek their counsel because they have “seen it all before.” Those who are older than me have more life experiences than me. The older I get, I take great delight in being able to ask questions to someone who has more miles than me. Scripture has so much to say about our view of older people. Consider these points:  We should respect older people by showing…