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Rejoice in thy Youth. Ecl.11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth;...”. How ?. Remove V. 10. Remember 12:1. Eccl. 11:9.
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Rejoice in thy Youth Ecl.11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth;...” How ? Remove V. 10 Remember 12:1
Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Context - Ecl. 12 • V.2-7 ~ Cycle of life • V.8-11 ~ Listen to others • V. 12 ~ Study is hard • V. 13-14 ~ Fear God and Keep His commandments
Rejoice in thy Youth Young people highly regarded Daniel & friends Joseph David Remove & Remember
I. Remove Sorrow “Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.” Eccl. 11:10 REJOICE
I. Remove Sorrow Sorrow and Evil Sow Wild Oats Youth comes but once God will judge
I. Remove Sorrow Remove Sorrow and Evil Gal. 6:7-8 True-Only young Once Use youth wisely Do not sow wild oats!
I. Remove Sorrow In youth build: Foundations Start good habits Form good thinking habits Live a good life REJOICE
II. Remember Thy Creator ¶ Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Ecl. 12:1 REJOICE
II. Remember Thy Creator Remember in days of Youth Origin of Life - Gen. 1 Acts 17:28-29 Offspring If you don’t remember God in your youth, you may never Remember!
II. Remember Thy Creator Life is a gift and is brief Jas. 4:14-15 “vapour” Short and uncertain Get everything in order
II. Remember Thy Creator Getting your life in order (1)Become a Christian Obey from the heart You cannot be happy in sin John 10:10
II. Remember Thy Creator Getting your life in order (2)Play fair with your parents Honor - Eph.6:1 Obey - respect - Eph.6:2-3 If you do you will rejoice
II. Remember Thy Creator Getting your life in order (3)Honor the aged Advantages of Youth Disadvantages of Youth Advantages of Age
II. Remember Thy Creator Getting your life in order (3)Honor the aged Lev.19:32 “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
II. Remember Thy Creator Getting your life in order (1)Become a Christian (2)Play fair with your parents (3)Honor the aged
Rejoice in thy Youth Ecl.11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth;...” How ? Remove V. 10 Remember 12:1
Rejoice in thy Youth “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.” 1 Tim. 6:11
Rejoice in thy Youth “God wants what is best for you. So Follow His advice!”
Remove & Remember • Remove Sorrow and Evil • Remember thy Creator in youth REJOICE
Rejoice in thy Youth ¶ Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Eccl. 12:1 REJOICE
Rejoice in thy Youth • By Arthur Pigman • Evans Church of Christ • Evans, Georgia • Sunday Morning – 19 December 2004