But some of the most miserable old people around are Christians. They are cantankerous and obnoxious. Their youth is no longer there to protect them. They are seen for what their souls really are, without the camouflage of youth. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.
Old age exposes all the faults, habits, obnoxious characteristics, and degeneracy of soul.
A young person can prepare now to have a happy old age. Then you can carry your happiness around with you, the inner mental happiness found in the Word of God, a happiness which does not depend on conditions, circumstances, people, or the details of life. And let thy heart cheer you in the days of your youth. This type of person is the salt of the earth in his old age, an aristocrat of the Christian family. Now the young person who is immersed in doctrine uses the Word of God in living the Christian Way of Life.