Proverbs 3:1-2 (NIV)
3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Those who are older are not as respected in Western cultures
today as they once were and as "the elders" are respected in other
cultures. The Bible repeatedly reminds us of our NEED to honor those who are
godly and who have gone before us. Whether the father behind this passage is
the physical father of the person receiving instruction or he was the teacher
of this student seeking wisdom, either way the principle is the same. We have
much to learn and much to gain from heeding the voice of those who have served
God for many years and have proved themselves wise and faithful.
Thought for today: Can I listen to the wisdom and accept the
advice of my elders?
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