Middle age

The period between youth and old age. Middle age is marked by physical strength and experience and should bring maturity and stability. Many of God’s servants began ministry in middle age, often after having been prepared in their youth. Middle age may also bring complacency and the temptation to leave the devotion and commitments of youth.

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Middle age defined Adulthood reckoned from age 20 Nu 1:2–3 See also Ex 30:14; Ex 38:26; Nu 26:2–4 1 Ch 23:24 See also 2 Ch 31:17; Ezr 3:8 Full maturity reckoned from age 30 Lk 3:23 See also Nu 4:30; Nu 4:43 Characteristics of middle age Physical strength Le 27:3–7 See also Nu 1:45; Jos 14:10 Growth in…