No Excuses: Being young…is no excuse
James 1:22 | But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
Jeremiah 1:4-10 | The LORD gave me this message: 5“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” 6“O Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 7The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken!” 9Then the LORD reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth! 10Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”
1 Timothy 4:12 | Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Discussion
What excuse does Jeremiah make about why He can’t follow God’s directions?
In what ways do you use your age as an excuse when it comes to following God’s commands? (I’m too young/too old, If I was older/younger, this is the age I’m supposed to, etc).
According to 1st Timothy 4:12, God wants you to use your current age and position to set an example in what areas?
If you lived the way 1st Timothy 4:12 outlines, how would it impact the other people around you? How would it impact your own relationship with the Lord?