Title: Happy Youth
Content The time of ‘youth’ can be called ‘the time of youth’, but ‘youth’ is a broader concept. ‘Youth’ refers to a person in their 20s, but the word ‘young’ can be a relative concept. That is, people who do not usually age. Also, the word “young” is used to say that someone is “younger” than anyone else.
Example) “Father, I am over 60.” “How old are you?”
?But today, let's share God's word mainly about 'youth'.
I. enjoy your youth
Let's read ?9 (the first half). “Young man, rejoice in your youth, and let your heart rejoice in the days of your youth… do”
1. What do you enjoy?
?It does not mean that we rejoice in sin and vanity in ‘the days of youth’. It means rejoicing and rejoicing in ‘the time of youth’ itself. it is thanks
?Why? Because God gave it to you.
2. If you want to enjoy the days of youth, you have something to throw away.
Let's read verse 10. “Therefore, let sorrow depart from your heart, and let evil go away from your body.”
?It is a condition that must be met first in order to live a noble youth.
① What will make you leave my heart?
② What will make me withdraw from my body?
3. How can I enjoy my youth?
?Dreams and passions are the price and privilege of youth.
① A young man's dream
② The passion of youth
?Let's cherish our youth and live happily.
II. Every life comes with responsibility.
Let's read verse 9. “Young man… But know that God will judge you for all these things.”
?The life of a young man comes with more responsibilities as much as with dignity. how to live
1. Let's live before God.
2. Live holy. Choose a holy life
Ⅲ. fear God
Read ?1-2. “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth… do it before”
?“Remember” - “Keep in mind”. keep God in mind In other words, it means to have God as King and Sovereign in your heart.
It is easy to live a precious time in vain without meaning. At this point, you must serve God.
If you fear the Creator God, you will live a creative life every day. You can live by receiving that power and wisdom. Therefore, you will live a blessed life.
?Read 2 Corinthians 4:16. “Therefore, we are not discouraged, because our outer man is getting old, but our inner man is being renewed day by day.”