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The Glory of Youth (Prov. 20:29) This verse reminds us that just as older individuals have much to offer, so do younger ones. |
The Glory of Youth (Prov. 20:29)
This verse reminds us that just as older individuals have much to offer, so do younger ones.
- They Have Strength With Which To Serve
- Focus on those things you can do rather than what you cannot do.
- Solomon reminds us that we should use the time of our youth wisely before we lose physical abilities and eventually die (Eccl. 11-12).
- Be about the Lord’s business (1 John 2:14; John 9:4; Eph. 5:15-16; Matt. 6:33) and remember you are setting a tone for the rest of your life!
- They Can Be Strengthened In Wisdom
- Seek out true wisdom (Jer. 9:23-24; Ps. 119:9-16; Matt. 5:6; Prov. 3:5-12).
- Requires humility in listening to and honoring others (God/parents/elders/wise counselors) (Prov. 2:3-9; Eph. 6:1-3; Prov. 1:1-5, 7-9; 4:1-4; 19:26-27).
- They Can Set A Strong Example
- Implement/choose the way of wisdom you have learned (Prov. 1;10, 15:-16; 4:11-15, 26-27)
- Some will despise your youth regardless but don’t given them reason to; rather be an example to all—younger, peers, and older (1 Cor. 11:1; Prov. 20:11; 1 Tim. 4:12; 2:9-10; 2 Tim. 2:22).
Let each remember we have something to offer in the Lord’s kingdom and encourage one another whether old or young.
