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I remember being in my 20s there were things I refused to listen to older people about. I refused to listen because of certain other things I saw and did not like in their lives. Most of the time it was people in the age group near 40 to 45 years old.
Certain older people will come into your life briefly and periodically and try to share wisdom with us.
Today the things I saw and didn’t like in them I STILL see and don’t like yet they are now in their 60’s. These things had almost nothing to do with their age.
But many other things I rejected from them because of their age. Those same things I had to myself learn slowly and gradually and sometimes painfully. When older Christians try to speak into your life just listen. There are often gems that can save you years of pain. These gems can sometimes be mixed with nonsense but that is another issue entirely.
Never prejudice against a person because of their age. Sometimes our elders have things that can only be obtained through time. Sometimes elders are crazy and way off, but I’d wager they were crazy and way off during their 20’s as well. Don’t blame it on their age. Find the meat, reject the bones (with love) and save yourself some delays or heartache.
I wish I would have heeded this advice while I was in my 20s.
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