Elihu protests that wisdom is not for the aged alone. Indeed, he rightly says that wisdom is given by God. However, we find that this gift often evolves over a lifetime of experience. We live in a time when the young no longer respect the elderly. Instead, they often view them as objects of derision. It is sad to witness such ignorance. That might not be the right word, or it may be a little harsh, but to not take advantage of wisdom gained through years of experience is foolish! Why would willingly want to make the same mistakes in order to gain what we could learn simply by listening? Now, that's wisdom! Thank you Lord for the aged, for the wisdom they've gained. May we ever keep an attentive ear to their words of inspiration and knowledge.
Monday, February 6, 2012
January 12
Job 32-34
Elihu protests that wisdom is not for the aged alone. Indeed, he rightly says that wisdom is given by God. However, we find that this gift often evolves over a lifetime of experience. We live in a time when the young no longer respect the elderly. Instead, they often view them as objects of derision. It is sad to witness such ignorance. That might not be the right word, or it may be a little harsh, but to not take advantage of wisdom gained through years of experience is foolish! Why would willingly want to make the same mistakes in order to gain what we could learn simply by listening? Now, that's wisdom! Thank you Lord for the aged, for the wisdom they've gained. May we ever keep an attentive ear to their words of inspiration and knowledge.
Elihu protests that wisdom is not for the aged alone. Indeed, he rightly says that wisdom is given by God. However, we find that this gift often evolves over a lifetime of experience. We live in a time when the young no longer respect the elderly. Instead, they often view them as objects of derision. It is sad to witness such ignorance. That might not be the right word, or it may be a little harsh, but to not take advantage of wisdom gained through years of experience is foolish! Why would willingly want to make the same mistakes in order to gain what we could learn simply by listening? Now, that's wisdom! Thank you Lord for the aged, for the wisdom they've gained. May we ever keep an attentive ear to their words of inspiration and knowledge.
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