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Honoring Elders: Mr. Otto Scott

I am very thankful to work with a very special team of highly committed men, all of whom take seriously the principle of honor. Recently a delegation of young men from Vision Forum journeyed to the Old Dominion to spend their vacation days honoring one of the great Christian historians of our generation, Mr. Otto Scott. Now in his mid eighties, Mr. Scott has written several key books on the history of Christianity and Western civilization. Under the leadership of Vision Forum friend Matt Chancey, these men flew Mr. Scott to Virginia for the simple purpose of spending a few days with a great man, and the privilege of asking him questions about life and the history of the 20th century.

On one day, they traveled together to Lexington and visited the grave of Stonewall Jackson. This picture was taken at the moment that Mr. Scott commented: “A handsome edifice—-It marks the end of southern civilization.”

Consider this: These fellas could have spent their vacation lounging around, but they determined to honor an elder man in the Lord and to draw from his wisdom.

That is the stuff of leadership! I predict “it will be well” with them all.