Youth!

Youth! Youth is a good time to develop a relationship with God. Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; What does God expect of children? Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. How long are children to respect their parents? Proverbs 23:22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Prompt discipline is an expression of parental love. Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Youth can be Christ-like examples. 1 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. Children should learn from their parents. Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: It is wrong to take unfair advantage of parents. Proverbs 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Young people should be selective in choosing their friends. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.  God has much to say about youth; these are just a few of the many verses on this topic.