Let No One Despise Your Youth

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Let No One Despise Your Youth

• 1 Timothy 412 (Acts 161-2)

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David

• Brother scolded his boldness
  1 Sam. 1722, 24-29
• King Saul doubted him, 1 Sam. 1731-40
• Goliath despised his youth, 1742-44
• David withstood every criticism and
  gave glory to God, 1745-47
• So can you! Phil. 219-22 1 Cor. 1610-11

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Be an Example1 Timothy 412

• To Christians
  Matthew 513-16
• To non-Christians
  Titus 26-8

Pattern to Follow
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In Word1 Timothy 412

• Sound, not corrupt, helpful
  Titus 28 Ephesians
  429
• Not Obscenity, profanity, vulgarity, Eph. 53-4
• Judged by your words, Matthew 1235-37

Pattern to Follow
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In Conduct1 Timothy 412

• Manner of life, 2 Tim. 410
• Sober-minded, Tit. 26-7 (Rom. 122)
• You must choose to be different, 1 Peter
  43-5
• -Makes criticism baseless, Titus 28
• -Can help save others, 1 Pet. 211-12

Pattern to Follow
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In Love1 Timothy 412

• God, neighbor, Christians, enemies
  Matt. 2237-39
  544 Rom. 1210
• Response of one who knows God, 1 John
  47-8
• Others will know you are a Christian, John 1335
• Be like God, Matthew 545, 48

Pattern to Follow
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In Spirit1 Timothy 412

• Disposition of humility godliness, wisdom
  fear of God, fervent service, Jas. 313-18 Rom.
  1211
• Respect your elders,
  Lev. 1932 1 Tim. 51-2
• You have a reputation, Prov. 221

Pattern to Follow
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In Faith1 Timothy 412

• Diligent faith to please God, Hebrews 116
• Strong unwavering faith, Daniel 316-18
• Your victory in this world is your faith in
  Christ, 1 Jno. 54-5

Pattern to Follow
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In Purity1 Timothy 412

• Flee like Joseph, Genesis 3912
• Uncompromising like Daniel,
  Daniel 15, 8
• Do not love the world, 1 Jno. 215
• Do not violate conscience, Rom. 1423
• Put Gods word in your heart, Psa. 1199-11

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Let no one despise your youth1 Timothy 412

• Timothy was not despised because he had proven
  character (Phil. 222)
• Remember God now when you are young
• As you get older you will not be content with
  forgetting disobeying God, Eccl. 121