Godly Men ... PLEASE STAND UP

One of the strongest forces for spiritual ministry in the local church lies with the older believers.

Isaiah 46:4 NKJV

4 Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you.

“Preparation for old age should begin no later than one’s teens. A life which is empty of purpose until 65 will not suddenly become filled at retirement” Dwight L. Moody

1. THE RIGHT KIND OF TEACHING

The Soundness of Doctrine

Proverbs 30:5 AV

5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

The Reliability of Doctrine

2 Timothy 3:15 AV

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

II. THE RIGHT KIND OF EXAMPLE

A Solid Example

Sober

Grave

Temperate

Sound

A Spiritual Example

Upwardly Focused

Outwardly Focused

Inwardly Focused

Luke 8:15 AV

15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

III. THE RIGHT KIND OF RESULTS