LET NO MAN DESPISE THY
YOUTH
I Timothy 4:12
"Let no
man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in
conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
INTRODUCTION:
1. I
Timothy 4:12 – Let no man despise thy youth.
DISCUSSION:
I. Live a life
of separation.
A. From
sinful places – Proverbs 6:27-28.
B. From
sinful people – II Corinthians 6:14.
C. From
sinful practices – I Timothy 5:22.
II. Live a life
of self-denial.
A. Jesus
taught the necessity of self-denial – Luke 9:23-24.
B. We must
be willing to think of long-term rewards rather than instant gratification.
III. Live a
life of strengthening.
A. Develop
firm convictions concerning that which is right – Daniel 1:8.
B. While
you are young, work toward putting on the whole armor of God – Ephesians
6:10-13.
C.
Spiritual strength is an indication of wisdom – Proverbs 24:5.
IV. Live a life
of submission.
A. To the
authority of Christ – Matthew 28:18, I Corinthians 11:3.
B. To civil
authorities – Romans 13:1-7.
C. To the
authority of parents – Luke 2:51, Ephesians 6:1-3.
CONCLUSION:
1. Let
no man despise thy youth.
2. Live
a life:
a) Of
separation.
b) Of
self-denial.
c) Of
strengthening.
d) Of
submission.
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