. ELDERLY PEOPLE SHOULD PUT PRAYER BEFORE PLEASURE The second principle we discover from Paul’s advice to Timothy is that elderly people must put prayer before pleasure. Paul was concerned that the women included in this order of widows should be faithful in carrying out the ministry of prayer. They should not use their time to gratify their selfish desires. In the same way elderly people today should serve the church faithfully. It is a shame that many elderly people wish to spend their old age doing nothing but resting or having fun. It is selfish to think, as some do, “I worked hard for many years. Now I am old and retired. Now I will live only for myself. I deserve it. I’ve done enough.” Older people have many wonderful opportunities to serve God with their time, wisdom and talents. They have wisdom that comes from many years of experience. They have time to do volunteer activities that busy working people cannot undertake. If you are an older person listening today, praise God! Your life has great purpose! Use the many gifts God has given you to serve him according to your ability.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:22:47 +0000
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