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by Bill Kochman

04-16-2014

Old people, they say, are from another time,
They're useless has-beens, not worth a dime.
Merely a drain on Earth's limited resources,
Like racetrack animals, retired old horses.

Just push them aside, make room for the rest,
Pretend they're not there, hope for the best.
But foolish are those who think in this way,
For their elders have many wise things to say.

A life full of lessons learned from the Lord,
We'd be better off taking heed to their word.
Special treasures in our very midst are they,
For His reasons, God has allowed them to stay.

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Bible Study Resources:

"Respect for Spiritual Elders" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse425.html

"In the Multitude of Counsellors" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse170.html

Article: "Death: Final Battle, Final Victory!":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/death-01.html

"Brevity of Life" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse216.html

Article: "Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Terminal Sedation":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/AssistedSuicide-Euthanasia.html

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