Age and Hair Status

Today, someone around the globe is celebrating a birthday, and if that’s you, Happy Birthday! I am quickly approaching three-quarters of a century of living; that sounds like more time than saying seventy-five years (to me, anyway). As we age, our bodies change, and our hair turns gray and sometimes loose. Some people think that gray hair and old age are signs of wisdom. The Bible does say that “the beauty of old men [and women] is the grey head” (Proverbs 20:29), while Proverbs 16:31 says, “The hoary [gray, white] head is a crown of glory if [IF] it be found in the way of righteousness.” Young people can speak wisely, and older folks can spout foolishness. No matter our age or hair color, only by yielding to and living rightly with God can we give godly counsel and share life experiences that help others.