Older Men; 6 Bible-based Points, Being Senior Godly Men

A message to all older men, it’s time to man up in Godly ways. We have a vital role to play. Make time to review these six Bible-based points.

Updated: Friday, September 16, 2022

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Picture of cumulus clouds over Colton, CA for the older men bible lesson Titus 2:2
older men should be clear-minded, dignified and self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and patience.
Titus 2:2

Titus 2:2

Teach that the older men should be soberly clear minded [not drunk], dignified [i.e., respectable], and self-controlled — sound in faith, love, and patient endurance. (OEB)

My elder men (brothers) it is time that we man up in godly ways. The Scriptures make it clear in 6 points via Titus 2:2. Since you are here, invest a few minutes to get a better understanding. It is the only place in the Bible that are we advised so directly.

Sound teaching for aged or older men

1. Sober – clear minded

Do you drink too much? One of the best ways to avoid getting drunk is to not drink. Otherwise, do so in moderation using self-control.

Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 And do not get drunk on wine, which results in ruined lives, but be filled with the Holy Spirit [Ephesians 5:17-18 (AUV)].

2. Grave (KJV) – dignified

This is a call, to be honest, sensible, and respectable. As a matter of fact, a dignified man respects himself and earns the respect of others. Be honest and well-thought-of senior godly men!

Philippians 4:8 urges us to think (meditate) on things that are honest (i.e., serious; respectable; noble; dignified by holiness). In other words, to be dignified, do things that earn respect. Then the God of peace shall be with you (Philippians 4:9).

3. Temperate – self-controlled/wise

Senior godly men or older men of God are wise, self-controlled, and/or sober-minded. Men of godly wisdom are humble and not big-headed. Therefore, they receive God’s favor and glory (Proverbs 3:34-35).

And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility [1 Peter 5:5 (AUV)].

4. Sound in faith

You older men should be sound (strong, true) in faith. Put another way, due to your presumed experience, you should have healthy-faith. Let Abraham’s example inspire you; at nearly 100 years old he trusted that God would “make him the father of many nations” (Romans 4:18-19).

Note: if you are a babe in Christ, you, of course, are not expected to have sound faith.

He [Abraham] did not waver through unbelief in the promise of God; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; [Romans 4:20 (RKJNT)].

5. Sound in charity – sound in love

Though not stated, it is certainly implied that older men be sound in love. Other phrases in the Scriptures apply to this point as well. For instance, “being rooted and grounded in love,” (Ephesians 3:17). Also, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, “abound in love”, has a similar meaning.

The senior godly men are (should be) seasoned examples of love and should know/show ‘true love’.

My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love must be true love. And we should show that love by what we do [1 John 3:18 (ICB)].

6. Sound in patience

The final point is to be sound in patience. Patience allows us to go through all things in peace. It teaches us to wait on the Lord and not act or react too soon. Have you learned patience?

Do not, therefore, abandon the confidence that you have gained, for it has a great reward awaiting it. 36 You still have need of patient endurance, in order that, when you have done God’s will, you may obtain the fulfillment of his promise. Hebrews 10:35-36 (TCNT)

Wrap-up

Given these points, strife to have others say they remember your work of faith, your labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 1:3). So I urge you to man up my fellow senior godly men and let this lesson make you better older men of God.

Blessings to you and your loved ones— Tim.

Related studies/lessons/snacks for further Spiritual growth:

See what is available on the Sound Truth Ministry website.

Reference Scriptures

Note: parenthesis (#) encloses the key verse(s).

Titus 2:1-10 (2); Ephesians 5:15-21 (17-18); Philippians 4:8-9; Proverbs 3:34-35; 1 Peter 5:5-11 (5); Romans 4:13-22 (18-20); Ephesians 3:14-21 (17); 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (12); 1 John 3:16-23 (18); Hebrews 10:26-39 (35-36)

Copyright information:

(ICB) Scripture taken from the International Children’s Bible®. Copyright © 1986, 1988, 1999 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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