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What does the Bible say about youth?

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The Bible teaches that youth is a precious season to seek the Lord wholeheartedly, grow in wisdom and purity, and serve Christ faithfully. Ecclesiastes 12:1 calls young people to remember their Creator early, while 1 Timothy 4:12 shows that youthful believers can set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. God calls them to flee sinful desires and pursue righteousness (2 Timothy 2:22), trusting his faithful provision in temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Parents are to nurture children in the Lord, and children are to honor them (Ephesians 6:1-4). Through God’s gracious purposes and Word, young believers may walk in hope, obedience, and holiness.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Jeremiah 1:4-8

    [4] Now the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, [5] Before I formed you in the belly I knew you, and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations. [6] Then said I, Ah, Lord Yahweh! behold, I don't know how to speak; for I am a child. [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. [8] Don't be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you, says Yahweh.

  • 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;"

  • Psalms 119:9

    How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

  • 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.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13

    No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

  • Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

  • Ephesians 6:1-4

    [1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: [3] "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." [4] You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

  • Proverbs 23:26

    My son, give me your heart; And let your eyes keep in my ways.

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