I have noticed that my friends who are married think that I ought to be married. They can tell me all of the reasons why I would make some sister a good husband. They tell me that I am an eligible bachelor. But not once do they ask me if I want to get married or what my thoughts on marriage at my age are.
My younger friends think that I ought to be physically fit. They think that I need to stay active. They tell me exercises to do that they think will help me. They freely give me diet and exercise tips. They rarely ask me what my thoughts on this topic are.
Even pastors tell me what I need to do or what is best for me. When I was much younger I did all of the things they say I should do. No one stops to ask me why I do or do not do things today.
I am almost 70 years old. I have been saved in this Fellowship for over 50 years. I was married to the same woman for 40 years. Even a dope like me can learn a few things along the way.
So I smile, and I nod, and if they ever stop talking I may tell them what I think.
This is why the wisdom of the elders goes unused. No one thinks we know anything. Every young person today thinks they are smarter than we who have many years under our belts are. This is almost ageism.
"Then said I, wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor mans wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard." Eccl.9:16
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