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\"\"<\/a>It\u2019s harder to be a leader when young than old, and the old folks don\u2019t always respect the young leaders and the young often get irritated with the older folks. So, what to do? I suggest reading a short chapter by John R.W. Stott, in his book\u00a0Problems of Christian Leadership<\/em><\/a><\/strong> (IVP, 2013). Yes, of course, Stott looks at 1 Timothy 4:11-5:5.<\/p>\n

1Tim. 4:11<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0These are the things you must insist on and teach.\u00a0 12<\/strong> Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.\u00a0 13<\/strong> Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching.\u00a0 14<\/strong> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.\u00a0 15<\/strong> Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.\u00a0 16<\/strong> Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.<\/p>\n

1Tim. 5:1<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0Do not speak harshly to an older man, but speak to him as to a father, to younger men as brothers,\u00a0 2<\/strong> to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters\u2014with absolute purity.<\/p>\n

1Tim. 5:3<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0Honor widows who are really widows.\u00a0 4<\/strong> If a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn their religious duty to their own family and make some repayment to their parents; for this is pleasing in God\u2019s sight.\u00a0 5<\/strong> The real widow, left alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is a famous passage in the past for the issue of youth in leadership, and it is often ignored today when this issue arises. For some it seems like the elder-is-in-charge chain.<\/p>\n

But Timothy\u2019s authority was via Paul\u2019s appointment. But he was relatively young. Commonly and Stott agrees, \u201cyouth\u201d means under 40. Who knows why the folks were resentful of Timothy, perhaps because he got to do what they were hoping they\u2019d get to do. So Paul deals with this very issue:\u00a0what to do when you are young and others don\u2019t respect your leadership?<\/em><\/p>\n

First, Paul says watch your example. Look at me is more potent than do what I say.<\/p>\n

Second, Paul says identify your authority: \u201cUntil I arrive.\u201d Read the apostolic writings (Stott\u2019s view) \u2026 teach them and preach them\u2026 and let those apostolic words be the authoritative voice.<\/p>\n

Third, Paul says exercise your gifts.<\/p>\n

Fourth, Paul says share your progress: \u201cPut these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fifth, Paul says mind your consistency.<\/p>\n

Sixth, Paul says adjust your relationships. Notice these profoundly wise words: \u201cDo not speak harshly to an older man, but speak to him as to a father, to younger men as brothers,\u00a0\u00a0to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters\u2014with absolute purity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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