Aging and what does the word of the Lord says






  In the world today, we have so many elderly people who have been forgotten, been put in homes, and have just been out of sight out of mind. As Christians though, we are called to do more than just let our elders parish. Let us take a look into what the Bible says about elderly people. 


Elderly persons is referenced all throughout the Bible including aging. We first see this in Genesis, where long life is viewed as normal and desirable. The ages is to be respected, but it is not automatically equaled with goodness, wisdom, or even competence. The shortening of lifespan to 120 years is charged to the human evil, not to creation or human nature. ( Genesis 6:3) 

The 10 commandments include respect for our parents and the Mosaic Law commands similar respect to all the elderly. 

Everyone ages and should be recognized for the years of life lived. Even the old can be born again. They serve others to the very end, as we all should do. For in James 2:8 is states we should love our neighbor as ourselves. This is pertinent to all ages and all genders. We must look out for our elderly, as well as encourage them to keep using the gifts they have to bring fruit to the youth. We should be doing just as much for our elderly as we do for our youth. Matthew 7:12 states we should do for others as we done for ourselves. 

Church leaders should remember our elderly in ministry. They are an important asset to the church. By doing so you enlarge the scope of ministry, and make sure all of the congregations needs are met. The elderly can provide much spiritual needs to be met. 

From what I have learned researching this, the elderly is just as important as the youth to a church and to a family. We need to remember our elders, and really include them. Their lives are not guaranteed, and neither is ours.

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