Biblical views on caring for the elderly

The Bible offers guidance on caring for the elderly, emphasizing respect, honor, and support. Here are some verses that reflect this sentiment:

- Leviticus 19:32**: "Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD."
- 1 Timothy 5:1-2**: "Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity."
- Proverbs 23:22**: "Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old."
- Isaiah 46:4**: "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."

These verses highlight the importance of caring for and honoring the elderly, recognizing their wisdom and the value they bring to the community.