Spirit Breakfast 🍞☕ 12/5/2020
Topic: Correcting Fathers
Text: 1 Timothy 5:1a (New Living Translation)
[1]Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father.
A long time ago I came across this verse and it has served as a guiding verse when correcting those older than I.
Although the African culture has engrained in us that elders aren't wrong, this however is untrue. Elders can be wrong just like anyone.
But correcting Fathers can't be done in the same manner as correcting a child.
Apostle Paul wrote to his spiritual son Timothy and gave him this as a guide.
When correcting a father, never speak harshly to him. Do not use insults or derogative words.
If you want them to agree with your thoughts, opinions and ideas, present the matter as an appeal. Don't make it an ultimatum or an order.
Every encounter and interaction with those older than you must be done in respect even if you are in a place of authority above them.
The fact that they have been preserved till date is a testament to the Grace of God over their lives.
Many have cut short their lives and destinies because they disrespected and disregarded the grey hairs upon the heads of the aged (basically anyone older than you).
Let me leave you with a question: "When you are older, will you want to be treated the way you've treated all those older than you?"
Do have a graced day...
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Text: 1 Timothy 5:1a (New Living Translation)
[1]Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father.
A long time ago I came across this verse and it has served as a guiding verse when correcting those older than I.
Although the African culture has engrained in us that elders aren't wrong, this however is untrue. Elders can be wrong just like anyone.
But correcting Fathers can't be done in the same manner as correcting a child.
Apostle Paul wrote to his spiritual son Timothy and gave him this as a guide.
When correcting a father, never speak harshly to him. Do not use insults or derogative words.
If you want them to agree with your thoughts, opinions and ideas, present the matter as an appeal. Don't make it an ultimatum or an order.
Every encounter and interaction with those older than you must be done in respect even if you are in a place of authority above them.
The fact that they have been preserved till date is a testament to the Grace of God over their lives.
Many have cut short their lives and destinies because they disrespected and disregarded the grey hairs upon the heads of the aged (basically anyone older than you).
Let me leave you with a question: "When you are older, will you want to be treated the way you've treated all those older than you?"
Do have a graced day...
#SpiritBreakfast™
#PastorMuve™
#TestimonyTuesday™
#power
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