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10/27/2010 - Titus 1:1-2 Don't Let Age Slow You Down

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SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:1-2 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.

OBSERVATION: As I am getting older I am noticeing the verses that relate to "older men" where I used to focus on the ones for "younger men". So guys, those of us "of a certain age" , what do we need to learn? Paul is, wisely, aware of the struggles of mid life and older--we sometimes let our self-control slip, we make unwise decisions out of our emotional reactions to aging and, because of these choices, we loose our right to be worthy of respect and to be listened to. The next generation needs the wisdom that we have to offer and we can not allow our lifestyle choices to disqualify us from passing that on with confidence.
So my brothers, fellow "older men", lets take up the challenge to finish well; to retain our commitment to a disciplined and wise lifestyle. A commitment to build and maintain the lifestyle and relationships that will help us pass on all that God has put into us over they years. It is not time to stop now--we have so much to give.

APPLICATION: I sometimes wonder if anyone wants what to hear what I have learned over the years. Yet, after a few moments of pity-party, I realize that there are many young men (and women) that I can advance and encourge. I just need to make sure my life and relationships support this goal.

PRAYER: Lord, show me who You want me to mentor. May I live well so that I can be effective in this fulfilling this responsibility. May the next generation be stronger because of what I leave behind in the lives of others, by Your power and grace.

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