What the Bible says about Honoring Elders
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Honor must not stop with the nuclear family. All older people should be honored as well. God includes no reservations or qualifiers in this verse.
When was the last time we saw children and younger adults automatically stand when a senior citizen entered the room? God says this should happen. It still does in parts of the world, especially in Asia, but not so in our own country. Some people rise for women. Why do we not do this for the elderly?
Even more important than this honorific action is the attitude of respect for the older generation. Imagine what our society would be like if everyone followed this principle of honor!
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