If old people be found in the way of righteousness, their…
““If old people be found in the way of righteousness, their age will be their honour. Old age, as such, is honourable, and commands respect (Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, Lev. 19:32); but, if it be found in the way of wickedness, its honour is forfeited, its crown profaned and laid in the dust, Isa. 65:20. Old people therefore, if they would preserve their honour, must still hold fast their integrity, and then their gray hairs are indeed a crown to them; they are worthy of double honour. Grace is the glory of old age.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Old age is honorable when lived righteously; otherwise, it loses its dignity.
In simple terms: Honour comes from integrity, not age.
Key Takeaway
Live righteously.
Themes
age
honour
integrity
respect
Mood
respectful
thoughtful
Type
moral
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family care
- community leadership
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
moral virtue
elderly wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor the elderly?
- What actions preserve integrity?
A Different Perspective
Age alone does not guarantee respect.