Taking Care of the Elderly

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.

Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Honor the widows who are truly widows.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.