Leviticus 19:32 You shall rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear your God: I am the LORD. 1. Because the aged represent mature wisdom. 2. Because the aged record long years spent in our service. 3. Because the aged demonstrate God's providential care. 4. Because the aged are solemn admonitions of life's decay. 5. Because the aged suggest nearness to eternity. 6. Because the aged exhibit the richest fruits of grace. 7. Because the aged mark the line of God's covenant blessings for descendants. 8. Because the aged represent on earth Him who is the "Ancient of Days." (1) Youth should venerate the aged (Job 30. 1:12; Isaiah 3:4, 5). (2) Age should influence and hallow the young (2 Timothy 1:5). (W. H. Jellie.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD. |
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