What does the Bible say about young adults?
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The Bible calls young adults to remember their Creator, pursue holiness and wisdom, resist worldly patterns, and use the strength of their years for Christ's glory. Ecclesiastes 12:1 and 11:9 join joy with sober accountability before God. Paul urges Timothy not to be dismissed for his youth but to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, while fleeing youthful passions and pursuing righteousness (1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:22). Psalm 119:9 teaches that a young person's path is kept pure through God's Word. Though youth brings vigor (Proverbs 20:29), Jeremiah 1:7 shows that God equips those He calls, and Romans 12:2 directs them toward a renewed mind rather than conformity to the world.
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- 1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- Jeremiah 1:7
But Yahweh said to me, Don't say, I am a child; for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.
- Psalms 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
- Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the evil days come, and the years draw near, When you will say, "I have no pleasure in them;"
- 2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Romans 12:2
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
- Matthew 19:20-22
[20] The young man said to him, "All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?" [21] Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." [22] But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
- Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, And walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
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