WHAT EVERY YOUTH SHOULD KNOW BEFORE THEY ARE 35 YEARS OLD
Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
Ecclesiastes 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. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity."
God wants every young person to live a happy life with fulfilled expectations. Young people are full of adventures and it is God's will that we enjoy all that He has created .Youthful vigor should be harnessed for creative and productive ventures. It is against this backdrop that young people are admonished to trust God for knowledge and acknowledged Him in all their ways (Prov.3:1-4) . This means, no major project should be embarked upon without consulting him. Such projects include schooling, what type of education should one aquire, choice of a life partner, jobs,businesses etc. ,
Teenagers are usually struggle with a chronic identity crisis, they are not yet sure of their occupations and vocations : it is for this reason that they are most vulnerable to peer pressure. That is when a person needs directions the most. It is no wonder that young persons nowadays find it hard to be committed to a course, that's why they fall easily fall prey to unscrupulous individuals who exploit them for cheap gain . That's why youths are advised to go God’s way (Prov.3:1-4). Wisdom for excellence and protection against life's pitfalls is of importance. This is attained through the reverential fear of the Lord (Prov.1:7,Prov 9:10-11,Prov.15:33)
It is very unwise to despise instructions (Prov.1:7) this is why most young people can't sustain success.The scriptures says in Proverbs 13:13" Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded." In order to avoid destruction a youth must position himself where the undiluted word of God is preached.Sound doctrine leads to a Christlike character that's well sort after.It is unwise to despise the lord’s discipline (Prov 3:11-12, Heb.12:5-11) it is common to see youth moving from place to place in search of a church were emphasis isn't placed on discipline, Proverbs 12:1 NLT says "To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction." Before one becomes a guru with proficiency in business,marriage, ministry one must be a student of the school of discipline. Discipline teaches a person how to be at the right place, with the right people, at the right time, doing the right thing. Doing the right thing at the right time but with the wrong people leads to failure to achieve services objectives and it leads to poverty (Prov. 13:18) To hate discipline is to hate oneself (Proverbs 15:31-32). Those who insist that we receive discipline truly love us (Prov.13:24)
Satan assigns persons to entice young people away from the place of discipline through offers on cheap sex, political influence, quick -fix financial schemes. The scriptures admonishes youths not to concede or yield to such enticement, Proverbs 1:10 NLT says "My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them!" and verse 15 says "My child, don’t go along with them! Stay far away from their paths." youths who engage in cultism would not escape God's judgment, it never ends well with such persons (Proverbs 1:10-19) therefore, youths are advised to avoid cultists (Proverbs 4:14-15).God hates cultism.
Youths should stand firm against any inducement from negative peer pressure, this is easy when one is accountable to a godly leadership (1Cor.15:58,Exodus 20:12,Eph 6:1-3) and arms him or herself as a soldier of Christ (Ephesians.6:10-18) and flee the evil desires of youth (2Tim.2:22).
Youth who have imbibed the christlike discipline eventually experienced promotion, like Daniel and his three teenage friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Daniel 1:8-9,Daniel3:16-18) who for their moral uprightness were promoted into the executive counsel of the Babylonian empire regardless of their alien status.
As you read this now receive grace for youthful vigor and wisdom for excellence in Jesus name.
Prayer / counseling + 2348098536911 + 2348035536911 Email : Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
Ecclesiastes 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. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity."
God wants every young person to live a happy life with fulfilled expectations. Young people are full of adventures and it is God's will that we enjoy all that He has created .Youthful vigor should be harnessed for creative and productive ventures. It is against this backdrop that young people are admonished to trust God for knowledge and acknowledged Him in all their ways (Prov.3:1-4) . This means, no major project should be embarked upon without consulting him. Such projects include schooling, what type of education should one aquire, choice of a life partner, jobs,businesses etc. ,
Teenagers are usually struggle with a chronic identity crisis, they are not yet sure of their occupations and vocations : it is for this reason that they are most vulnerable to peer pressure. That is when a person needs directions the most. It is no wonder that young persons nowadays find it hard to be committed to a course, that's why they fall easily fall prey to unscrupulous individuals who exploit them for cheap gain . That's why youths are advised to go God’s way (Prov.3:1-4). Wisdom for excellence and protection against life's pitfalls is of importance. This is attained through the reverential fear of the Lord (Prov.1:7,Prov 9:10-11,Prov.15:33)
It is very unwise to despise instructions (Prov.1:7) this is why most young people can't sustain success.The scriptures says in Proverbs 13:13" Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded." In order to avoid destruction a youth must position himself where the undiluted word of God is preached.Sound doctrine leads to a Christlike character that's well sort after.It is unwise to despise the lord’s discipline (Prov 3:11-12, Heb.12:5-11) it is common to see youth moving from place to place in search of a church were emphasis isn't placed on discipline, Proverbs 12:1 NLT says "To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction." Before one becomes a guru with proficiency in business,marriage, ministry one must be a student of the school of discipline. Discipline teaches a person how to be at the right place, with the right people, at the right time, doing the right thing. Doing the right thing at the right time but with the wrong people leads to failure to achieve services objectives and it leads to poverty (Prov. 13:18) To hate discipline is to hate oneself (Proverbs 15:31-32). Those who insist that we receive discipline truly love us (Prov.13:24)
Satan assigns persons to entice young people away from the place of discipline through offers on cheap sex, political influence, quick -fix financial schemes. The scriptures admonishes youths not to concede or yield to such enticement, Proverbs 1:10 NLT says "My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them!" and verse 15 says "My child, don’t go along with them! Stay far away from their paths." youths who engage in cultism would not escape God's judgment, it never ends well with such persons (Proverbs 1:10-19) therefore, youths are advised to avoid cultists (Proverbs 4:14-15).God hates cultism.
Youths should stand firm against any inducement from negative peer pressure, this is easy when one is accountable to a godly leadership (1Cor.15:58,Exodus 20:12,Eph 6:1-3) and arms him or herself as a soldier of Christ (Ephesians.6:10-18) and flee the evil desires of youth (2Tim.2:22).
Youth who have imbibed the christlike discipline eventually experienced promotion, like Daniel and his three teenage friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Daniel 1:8-9,Daniel3:16-18) who for their moral uprightness were promoted into the executive counsel of the Babylonian empire regardless of their alien status.
As you read this now receive grace for youthful vigor and wisdom for excellence in Jesus name.
Prayer / counseling + 2348098536911 + 2348035536911 Email : Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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