Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)
Our young people really WANT to do right! This I am learning over the years as a coach, mentor, and teacher. The problem is that they do not have a lot to work with these days. The examples they see before them are lacking. We, the adults, are so challenged that we do not even realize how we are damaging our youth. With all the talk of political upheaval, terrorists' activities, financial woes, too busy to do anything, and more . . . we are placing way too much upon our kids. Where is OUR trust and reliance upon God?
But know this, that in the last days perilous times WILL come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
While we KNOW that perilous times WILL come, we also have the promises of God for a future and a hope! If we quote it to our children than we must live it out. If we speak of the peace of knowing the Lord, than we must show that peace. If God has really NOT given us a spirit of fear, then why are we living with so much doubt rather than courage? Our young folks cannot be an example to their peers unless they see it in action from us, the MATURE believers.
What are our young people seeing in us?
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