To reach all systematically and progressively bring them to spiritual maturity so that they can aid still others requires organization on a grand scale. —2 Timothy 2:2.
The magazine Modern Maturity stated: “Abuse of the elderly is only the latest [family violence] to make its way out of the closet and onto the pages of the nation’s newspapers.”
(Job 31:1) Therefore, demonstrate your maturity by seeking to be exemplary in all your conduct, avoiding even the “appearance of evil.” —1 Thessalonians 5:22, King James Version.
18 Obedience that comes from pressing on to maturity will prove to be no less lifesaving when we face the major fulfillment of Jesus’ prophecy that “there will be great tribulation” of unequaled magnitude.
Whatever our personal preferences in this regard may be, we should recognize that other mature Christians may have viewpoints different from our own. —Romans 14:3, 4.
Instead, seek out a mature adult friend who can help you to sort matters out —preferably one who will help you to apply the Bible’s wise counsel. —Proverbs 17:17.
(Isaiah 32:1) Many a “fatherless boy” has blossomed into a balanced family head as a result of the loving interest shown by a mature Christian adult. —Psalm 82:3.
When a delegation asked him to remove some of the oppressive measures, he failed to heed mature advice from his older counselors and commanded that the people’s yoke be made heavier.