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Let No One Despise Your Youth. 1 Timothy 4:12 (Acts 16:1-2). David. Brother scolded his boldness 1 Sam. 17:22, 24-29 King Saul doubted him, 1 Sam. 17:31-40 Goliath despised his youth, 17:42-44
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Let No One Despise Your Youth 1 Timothy 4:12(Acts 16:1-2)
David • Brother scolded his boldness 1 Sam. 17:22, 24-29 • King Saul doubted him, 1 Sam. 17:31-40 • Goliath despised his youth, 17:42-44 • David withstood every criticism and gave glory to God, 17:45-47 • So can you! Phil. 2:19-22; 1 Cor. 16:10-11
Be an Example1 Timothy 4:12 • To Christians Matthew 5:13-16 • To non-ChristiansTitus 2:6-8 Pattern to Follow
In Word1 Timothy 4:12 • Sound, not corrupt, helpful Titus 2:8; Ephesians 4:29 • Not: Obscenity, profanity, vulgarity, Eph. 5:3-4 • Judged by your words, Matthew 12:35-37 Pattern to Follow
In Conduct1 Timothy 4:12 • Manner of life, 2 Tim. 4:10 • Sober-minded,Tit. 2:6-7 (Rom. 12:2) • You must choose to be different,1 Peter 4:3-5 -Makes criticism baseless,Titus 2:8 -Can help save others, 1 Pet. 2:11-12 Pattern to Follow
In Love1 Timothy 4:12 • God, neighbor, Christians, enemies Matt. 22:37-39; 5:44; Rom. 12:10 • Response of one who knows God,1 John 4:7-8 • Others will know you are a Christian,John 13:35 • Be like God,Matthew 5:45, 48 Pattern to Follow
In Spirit1 Timothy 4:12 • Disposition of humility & godliness, wisdom & fear of God, fervent service, Jas. 3:13-18; Rom. 12:11 • Respect your elders, Lev. 19:32; 1 Tim. 5:1-2 • You have a reputation, Prov. 22:1 Pattern to Follow
In Faith1 Timothy 4:12 • Diligent faith to please God, Hebrews 11:6 • Strong & unwavering faith, Daniel 3:16-18 • Your victory in this world is your faith in Christ, 1 Jno. 5:4-5 Pattern to Follow
In Purity1 Timothy 4:12 • Flee like Joseph, Genesis 39:12 • Uncompromising like Daniel, Daniel 1:5, 8 • Do not love the world, 1 Jno. 2:15 • Do not violate conscience, Rom. 14:23 • Put God’s word in your heart, Psa. 119:9-11 Pattern to Follow
“Let no one despise your youth”1 Timothy 4:12 • Timothy was not despised because he had “proven character”(Phil. 2:22) • Remember God now – when you are young • As you get older you will not be content with forgetting & disobeying God, Eccl. 12:1