Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Tim. 12
Have you ever considered your age and thought I am not worthy or suitable for commitment to the ministry in the church? Have you ever thought that perhaps I'm to young for this Jesus thing, Timothy was in the same place as you, except consider the fact that Timothy was 30 at this time. However, Paul was still telling him to not let people look down on him because of his age; in this culture you were considered young until you turned 40. Paul said the way to prove your maturity is by living a life that was an example to others around him. In speech, ( the way you talk) conduct, ( righteous living) love, ( self-sacrifice & service for others) faith, ( not belief, but faithfulness or commitment) purity ( no drinking, smoking, and especially sexual purity). Paul was telling this young man that if he strengthened these areas of his life it would offset the disadvantage of his youth. So consider the example that you are setting for those in your circle of influence and contimplate adding these characteristics to your life. After that you will see the advantages that come by living such a life has and how it will impact change in the lives of those watching! Remember age is nothing more than a number! Peace and Blessings!
-Club 3:16........"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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