Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father.
Summary: Paul gives Timothy specific instructions for correcting the behavior of older men.
Old men hate to be rebuked, especially “harshly”!
Let’s face it, “old men” have been around for a while. They know things. Even if the things they know are not useful anymore, they still know things simply because they have survived as long as they have.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 5:1a – For Father’s Sake”
Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
Summary: This passage touches on a sensitive point for many people. Relationships are easy to break and hard to mend. Having a good relationship with God our Father is priceless.
I always find it interesting how the Bible speaks to us in different ways.
Many people have fathers whom they love dearly. They are fathers who invest in their kids, set a good example in life, and are good husbands and role models.
Continue reading “Colossians 3:21 – The Good Life”