In the book of Titus, there are many instructions for how people should behave and carry themselves. Here we see that older men are to be patient. That certainly contrasts the newspaper cartoon image of a grumpy old man yelling at kids. The instructions are not so you have more rules. It is how we believers set ourselves apart from the world and how they see Jesus in us.
And we pray:
Lord, help me live in a way that others see You in me. Make me sound minded, having solid faith, and patience. Let me be giving and generous with my possessions and time. I pray for the older men in my church. Conform them to Your Character. Keep growing and maturing them until they walk their last day with You. Thank You for Your instruction and wisdom You have given us. In Jesus’ name I give You praise and I pray. Amen.