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Be Thou an Example of the Believers. “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” 1Timothy 4:12. Let No Man Despise Thy Youth. Let no one look down on your youthfulness
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Be Thou an Example of the Believers “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” 1Timothy 4:12
Let No Man Despise Thy Youth • Let no one look down on your youthfulness • Give no man an occasion to despise thy youth • Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. • Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
An Example of the Believers • 2Timothy 2:22 • Romans 13:14 • 1Thesalonians 5:22 • Galatians 5:16-17, 22-23 • James 1:15 • Worldliness
But be thou an example. . . • In Word • Speaking well of one another • “ . . . Think and speak well of him, and put the best construction on all he does”
But be thou an example. . . • In Conversation – In your way of life or behavior • Conducting oneself in a way that allows your light to shine • The Golden Rule
But be thou an example. . . • In Charity • Love for those who treat you well and those who persecute you • “Honor your father and mother . . .” • Galatians 6:1,2
But be thou an example. . . • In Spirit • Proper attitude • Joy to the elders • Faithful friend • Philippians 2:2-4
But be thou an example. . . • In Faith • Trusting God in good and bad times • Joseph in the house of Pharaoh
But be thou an example. . . • In Purity • Sexual purity • Styles of today • We do not want someone to like us for the wrong reason • “ Appropriate Clothing for School” • Integrity of life
“Neglect not the gift that is in thee” 1Timothy 4:14. • Assisting one another • Attendance • Visiting elders