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I just finished reading the book of 1 Timothy today and I have to say that I was personally challenged. The Apostle Paul was writing to the young pastor, Timothy, who had taken leadership over the church at Ephesus. Even though Timothy was young, Paul knew he could handle the leadership which had been entrusted to Him. Being young in the ministry carries many challenges, mostly because trust has not been established nor has experience been observed (I guess I still consider myself young, even though I am 33). So, do the youth of this world sit back and wait until they get old to lead?
Absolutely not! Paul writes to Timothy and says, “Let no one despise your youth….” In other words, do not let anyone look down on you because you are young. However, a great responsibility is placed upon the youth when Paul writes “but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith[fulness], in purity.” The youth in the modern-day church must stand up and quit flaunting their liberty, but rather live with integrity. Someone once said that integrity is who you are when no one is looking. The young adults of Christianity must have character. Character is manifested in the way you talk (in word), the way you act (in conduct), the way you treat others (in love), the way you react (in spirit), the way you are committed (in faithfulness), and the way you conduct your morals (in purity). I think the youth of the church are asking the wrong question when they ask “how far can I go before it is sin” instead of asking “how can I properly reflect godliness?” Our speech should be outstanding. Our conduct should be above reproach. Our love should be obvious. Our spirit should be humble. Our faithfulness should be dependable. Our purity should be guarded. The Summit will be lead by many people who I consider youth (including myself) and I challenge each one of you to be comfortable with your youth, but to have a passionate faith in God before others…“that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). You can check out my entire blog on 1 Timothy and many other books of the New Testament by clicking here.
It's Okay to Be Young
I just finished reading the book of 1 Timothy today and I have to say that I was personally challenged. The Apostle Paul was writing to the young pastor, Timothy, who had taken leadership over the church at Ephesus. Even though Timothy was young, Paul knew he could handle the leadership which had been entrusted to Him. Being young in the ministry carries many challenges, mostly because trust has not been established nor has experience been observed (I guess I still consider myself young, even though I am 33). So, do the youth of this world sit back and wait until they get old to lead?
Absolutely not! Paul writes to Timothy and says, “Let no one despise your youth….” In other words, do not let anyone look down on you because you are young. However, a great responsibility is placed upon the youth when Paul writes “but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith[fulness], in purity.” The youth in the modern-day church must stand up and quit flaunting their liberty, but rather live with integrity. Someone once said that integrity is who you are when no one is looking. The young adults of Christianity must have character. Character is manifested in the way you talk (in word), the way you act (in conduct), the way you treat others (in love), the way you react (in spirit), the way you are committed (in faithfulness), and the way you conduct your morals (in purity). I think the youth of the church are asking the wrong question when they ask “how far can I go before it is sin” instead of asking “how can I properly reflect godliness?” Our speech should be outstanding. Our conduct should be above reproach. Our love should be obvious. Our spirit should be humble. Our faithfulness should be dependable. Our purity should be guarded. The Summit will be lead by many people who I consider youth (including myself) and I challenge each one of you to be comfortable with your youth, but to have a passionate faith in God before others…“that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). You can check out my entire blog on 1 Timothy and many other books of the New Testament by clicking here.