"They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work. But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience..." (Titus 1:16-2:2)

What do politicians do when they are defeated and old? Some live out their lives with dignity. Others, like former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole, appear in Pepsi commercials with a provocatively dressed teen-age girl. And all for the sake of . . . the money? Is it too much to ask our elders to be dignified and sensible? (From the Brookhill Workman, 7-22-01)

Prov. 16:31 says, "The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness."