Be Thou an Example of the Believers

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Be Thou an Example of the Believers

• 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 1Timothy 412

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Let No Man Despise Thy Youth

• Let no one look down on your youthfulness
• Give no man an occasion to despise thy youth
• Don't let anyone think less of you because you
  are young.
• Be an example to all believers in what you teach,
  in the way you live, in your love, your faith,
  and your purity.

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An Example of the Believers

• 2Timothy 222
• Romans 1314
• 1Thesalonians 522
• Galatians 516-17, 22-23
• James 115
• Worldliness

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But be thou an example. . .

• In Word
• Speaking well of one another
• . . . Think and speak well of him, and put the
  best construction on all he does

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But be thou an example. . .

• In Conversation In your way of life or behavior
• Conducting oneself in a way that allows your
  light to shine
• The Golden Rule

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But be thou an example. . .

• In Charity
• Love for those who treat you well and those who
  persecute you
• Honor your father and mother . . .
• Galatians 61,2

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But be thou an example. . .

• In Spirit
• Proper attitude
• Joy to the elders
• Faithful friend
• Philippians 22-4

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But be thou an example. . .

• In Faith
• Trusting God in good and bad times
• Joseph in the house of Pharaoh

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But be thou an example. . .

•  In Purity
• Sexual purity
• Styles of today
• We do not want someone to like us for the wrong
  reason
• Appropriate Clothing for School
• Integrity of life

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Neglect not the gift that is in thee 1Timothy
414.

• Assisting one another
• Attendance
• Visiting elders