Older Christians-Jehovah Treasures Your Loyalty

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

The age-related adjustment mentioned at the outset reflects a view similar to what Barzillai  showed.  Understandably, in our time, what had to be considered was more than just one person's circumstances and abilities, as was the case with Barzillai.  There was a need to consider realistically what was best for faithful elders serving earth wide.

These modest older Christian men could readily see that Jehovah's organization will be strengthened for future growth if the responsibilities that they had long cared for could be handled by younger brothers.  In most cases, the older brothers were the ones who trained the younger ones, as Barzillai likely trained his on and as the apostle Paul did Timothy.  (1 Corinthians  4:17; Philippians 2:20-22) These younger brothers have proved that they are now "gifts in men," able to help "build up the body of the Christ." -Ephesians 4:8-12; compare Numbers 11:16, 17. 29.

 Help Younger Men Reach Their Full Potential

* Encourage them to set specific spiritual goals, and help them to reach their goals.

* Commend them because approval, especially from a mature Christian, strengthens these young men and builds their confidence.

* Train them to rely primarily on God's Word and on direction given through Jehovah's congregation. 

Next time: Older Christians-Jehovah Treasures Your Loyalty - DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE A SHARE

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