Youth (2)
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· 20 viewsScripture characterises youth as a time of vigour and strength. It speaks, too, of the pressures and expectations of youth, warns about the temptations facing young people, and instructs the young about what is expected of them.
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The vigour of youth
The vigour of youth
The glory of the young is their strength;
the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.
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Even youthful strength and vigour may fail.
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The duties of youth
The duties of youth
To remember God
To remember God
Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”
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How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word.
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To respect the elderly
To respect the elderly
“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.
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To honour parents
To honour parents
“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
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To obey parents
To obey parents
My child, listen when your father corrects you.
Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
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To remain faithful to one’s partner
To remain faithful to one’s partner
Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you.
Rejoice in the wife of your youth.
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Examples of godly young people
Examples of godly young people
Godly young men
Godly young men
Samuel; David, fighting Goliath; Joash became king at the age of seven; Josiah became king at the age of eight; Jesus Christ at the age of twelve; Timothy
Godly young women
Godly young women
Jephthah’s daughter; Ruth; Esther; the virgin Mary; Philip’s daughters
The promise of youth
The promise of youth
Israel’s youthful devotion
Israel’s youthful devotion
“Go and shout this message to Jerusalem. This is what the Lord says:
“I remember how eager you were to please me
as a young bride long ago,
how you loved me and followed me
even through the barren wilderness.
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“But then I will win her back once again.
I will lead her into the desert
and speak tenderly to her there.
I will return her vineyards to her
and transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope.
She will give herself to me there,
as she did long ago when she was young,
when I freed her from her captivity in Egypt.
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Dying young as a sign of judgment
Dying young as a sign of judgment
You have made him old before his time
and publicly disgraced him.
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See also ; ; ; The death of children and young people symbolises loss of hope for the future;
Particular pressures of youth
Particular pressures of youth
The inexperience of youth
The inexperience of youth
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Temptations facing the young
Temptations facing the young
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
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Troubles faced from the time of one’s youth
Troubles faced from the time of one’s youth
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The sins of youth
The sins of youth
Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
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Disrespect for older people
Disrespect for older people
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Dishonouring parents
Dishonouring parents
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Persistent sinfulness
Persistent sinfulness
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The sinfulness of Israel’s youth
The sinfulness of Israel’s youth
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Examples of sinful young men
Examples of sinful young men
the sons of Eli; the sons of Samuel; Absalom; Rehoboam; Manasseh