Age made known

[Believer1997]

I am of the belief that i am supposed to show respect to those older than me, also if some one is young i would tread more carefully with them so as not to stumble them, or take into account their life experience.

When posting here i find that i do not know what my response should be, i suppose i could PM and ask but thats got drawbacks.

Do others think it is relevant to posting on forums?

Should this question have been posted to the moderators first? if so please close or delete as desired.

Why not just show respect and courtesy to all posters - regardless of age?

[Guest]

Hungry?

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5

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.... I am of the belief that i am supposed to show respect to those older than me, also if some one is young i would tread more carefully with them so as not to stumble them, or take into account their life experience.....

Two

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Examples

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.

I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away. Job 32

See

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. Psalms 119:100

Tenderly

The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:1-7

Love, Joe

[anitarose]

....NEVER, NEVER put exact info online (The Lord tells us to "be wise as serpents"....that's right...LIE). Always be ready to LIE when it is wise to do so, it is only SNEAKINESS and DECEPTION that is harmful and UNJUST that is a sin (learn what REAL EVIL is....like torture, etc.). Violations of PROPRIETY/properness (table manners, dress codes, etiquette) is not what The Lord cares about, it is the HARM that we cause against other people that He wants us to avoid

(we need to defend/protect ourselves when attacked, but do not cause UNJUST harm).

There are parts of this that are very wise; it's common sense to not put all your info out there online....but to LIE??? Uh, that goes against the Commandments....I wouldn't DARE do that.

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[amor]

I do agree its never right to be disrespectful, maybe wrong word choice. But i believe all authority is from God, and this encompasses the younger submitting to the elder. That does mean accepting everything they say or do, just like to command to honour parents etc.

Life experience has given me few examples to justify the idea that age and wisdom go hand in hand(they certainly haven't in my case), and I think that accepting everything that someone tells you, as the post above seems to suggest , merely because their older than you be it by: years, months, weeks ,days or hours is both naive and dangerous. There are countless examples of those in authority being corrupted by the power they hold such an approach, entwining age and authority, only accentuates that risk of corruption.

We should treat all with equal respect, but at the same time feel free to question and at times challenge the assertions of all; as I do now despite the fact that you're two years older than me.

[JCISGD]

I do agree its never right to be disrespectful, maybe wrong word choice. But i believe all authority is from God, and this encompasses the younger submitting to the elder. That does mean accepting everything they say or do, just like to command to honour parents etc.

Life experience has given me few examples to justify the idea that age and wisdom go hand in hand(they certainly haven't in my case), and I think that accepting everything that someone tells you, as the post above seems to suggest , merely because their older than you be it by: years, months, weeks ,days or hours is both naive and dangerous. There are countless examples of those in authority being corrupted by the power they hold such an approach, entwining age and authority, only accentuates that risk of corruption.

We should treat all with equal respect, but at the same time feel free to question and at times challenge the assertions of all; as I do now despite the fact that you're two years older than me.

hi amor, i shouldve explained myself better in the OP.

P.S Ive just seen my error of not putting the words "does NOT mean" in my post you quoted. I will go back and edit.

To clarify- Im not suugesting age rules over discernment and discretion or that older persons are not subject to challenge.

What im saying is that the Lord showed me of times i did not heed the advice of older persons, even that of my older brother and He was trying to help me through them.

When my children were growing up i gave the descision who would sit in the front seat of the car, to the oldest child in the car at the time. This was to teach them that if i was not around the younger were to submit to the older in saftey issues etc.

Yes all deserve respect but i myself choose to show greater honour to those even a day older than me, and i believe and have seen the Lord protect me in this way.

The Lord can use a donkey to speak, but i also believe in the principles of devine order and authority.

[Fez]

I am 57 years old. Some days I feel 7 and some I feel 157.

God gave me these years (please Jesus some more... ), and I am unashamed of every one of them.

As i am 57 and older than a lot of people here, I am also the wisest person here on Worthy

You may call me Sir Fez the Wise from now on

Except on the days I come across as dumb as a box of rocks.

On second thoughts drop the Sir and the Wise, you might be making a mistake

[Guest]

As i am 57 and older than a lot of people here, I am also the wisest person here on Worthy

You may call me Sir Fez the Wise from now on

Except on the days I come across as dumb as a box of rocks.

Amen!

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One Rock

The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. 2 Samuel 21:10

One Fez

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. Romans 10:11

May The One Always Reflect THE ONE

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Hallelujah!

[JCISGD]

ahem! Sir Fez, you may be used of God to despence wisdom to me even on the days you are dumber than a box of rocks. as its is not your wisdom i would be listening for.

Now that i know your older than me i choose to listen harder for His voice through you. Will i accept everything you say? not if it contadicts what God has already told me.

Remember the man of God, 1 Kings 13, killed by a lion for listeniing to the other prophet instead of God.

[RGR]

I personally don't care if anyone knows my age, but I agree I have seen a potential danger with people knowing ages and using it against someone. I had a poster, who was way off of biblical base (as attested to by several others here) pm me and lash out telling me that I did not know as much as he did, because I was so much younger. This shows that age has nothing to do with maturity! But then again sometimes it is useful to know an age range. This is something you can normally see in person you cannot see online. In a way this is a good thing but in some respects it can cause some confusion. Yes you need to speak about subjects in such a way that it is g-rated always. However if your speaking to a teen, who is asking a question you may be able to explain it better with examples that pertain to their age group with things they see now. Also if you know someone is older you can reference events they would know about! Not needed of course but helpful.

Hmm, I wonder if it was the same person who PM'd me not to long ago and basically gave me the same speech?