Monday, May 25 Do not severely criticize an older man. On the contrary, appeal to him as a father.​—1 Tim. 5:1.

[Áine]

Monday, May 25

Do not severely criticize an older man. On the contrary, appeal to him as a father.—1 Tim. 5:1.

 

Although Timothy had a measure of authority over such older brothers, he was to treat them with compassion and respect. However, how far would we take that principle? For example, should we feel obligated to defer to someone older if he is willfully sinning or is advocating something displeasing to Jehovah? Jehovah will not judge by the outward appearance and will not excuse a willful sinner simply because he is older. Note the principle found at Isaiah 65:20: “The sinner will be cursed, even though he is a hundred years of age.” A similar principle is demonstrated in Ezekiel’s vision. (Ezek. 9:5-7) Thus, our main concern must always be to show respect for the Ancient of Days, Jehovah God. (Dan. 7:9, 10, 13, 14) If we do so, we will not be afraid to correct a person needing counsel, regardless of his age.—Gal. 6:1. w18.08 11 ¶13-14

[Chris7]

Indeed. As the article later explains..
We must not judge younger brothers simply based on their age. We do well to remember that even our Lord Jesus carried out his entire earthly ministry while he was in his early 30’s.

[Cmk]

Youths need to respect the older ones since, they have years of experience. But Don’t be partial by compromising the standards of Jehovah, because they are old.

 

Please check impartial topic in Insight book, Jehovah is not partial even to the deaf or dumb. 

 

As we consider the watchtower on Sunday, if it is necessary to counsel br or sis. Despite there age. Be bold but be kind and respectful.

[Chris7]

2 hours ago, Chitra munendra kalra said:

As we consider the watchtower on Sunday, if it is necessary to counsel br or sis. Despite there age. Be bold but be kind and respectful.

Yes, good point. The Watchtower also spoke of how Elihu “listened as Job and the three other men spoke. He obviously paid close attention to what was said because he was able to give some compassionate but direct counsel that helped Job correct his thinking.“

[Vido]

This reminds me of the May 2017 broadcast dramatization feature, where an older brother took offence at being counseled by this new, 27 year young elder for his movie choices (that he should have given his movie choices some thought). But was later advised to accept the counsel by an older more experienced elder (with whom he shared his irritation that although the counsel may have been valid, but took issue with the way the counsel was given):

The older elder advised that the only way to receive perfect counsel -is to receive it from a perfect man  ( and Jesus is not here on earth today):