Quote by Elisabeth Elliot

George Macdonald said, 'If you knew what God knows about death you would clap your listless hands', but instead I find old people in North America just buying this whole youth obsession. I think growing older is a wonderful privilege. I want to learn to glorify God in every stage of my life.

George Macdonald said, 'If you knew what God knows about dea

Summary

In this quote, George Macdonald suggests that if humans were aware of the profound understanding that God has about death and the afterlife, they would have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the concept of aging and mortality. However, the speaker observes that in North America, many older people tend to prioritize youthfulness, showing a societal obsession with staying young. The speaker, in contrast, sees aging as a valuable privilege and desires to embrace and honor God in every phase of their life, suggesting a contrasting perspective on the process of growing older.

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Age God Youth Inspirational Jesus Old Christian Aging Stages

By Elisabeth Elliot

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