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Rebuke Not an Elder

Rebuke Not an Elder - 1 Timothy 5:1 

INTRODUCTION

Though the Bible uses the term elder in various contexts, it should be obvious to the honest Bible student that here it indicates an older gentleman. In 1 Timothy 5:1, the elder is contrasted with the younger men . It is then contrasted with the elder women in 1 Timothy 5:2. The issue is respect. The scripture is not teaching that believers can never question the actions of an older man, but indicates that the method of this questioning is of the utmost importance. An elder is not to be rebuked, but he can be intreated "as a father." To intreat a person is to plead with or ask them earnestly. It is an approach of respect, and it is the method by which the Lord demands an elder be approached.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

  • (For smaller children) Elihu respected his elders and would not interrupt what they said to Job even though he disagreed with them (Job 32:6, 11-12). While you live with your parents, you are to obey (Ephesians 6:1). As you get older, you are to give respectful attention to them (Proverbs 23:22; Ephesians 6:2).
  • In Leviticus 19:32, the Bible says, "Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man." What does this teach us about God’s method of approaching older men?
  • Proverbs 16:31 teaches that the hoary head is a crown of glory if it be accompanied by righteousness. What does this suggest about the elderly? Are there times when they will err in the Lord?

PRAYER NEEDS

  • Ask the Lord to give you the proper respect for the elderly.
  • Ask God to give you wisdom in dealing with an elder in error.

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