YOUTH'S PLACE IN JEHOVAH'S ORGANIZATION January 6, 2002 Youth's tday see no purpose in the future - drug use - immorality They are self destructive Youth's have no help in tackling the future Christian youths have Jehovah, parents and friends Families need to spen time together Simple Solutions - There aren't any We need to buy out time to spend with our children Christian parents must avoid a simple solution 1 Corinthians 14:8 Proverbs 29:21 Consequences of spoiling children Youth's will also get direction from the world, Television and music Luke 21:29-32 2 Timothy 3:2-5 They have a form of Godly devotion but prove false to its power Youths look to Christian parents for a positive example, demonstating that love of God is first in our lives. Deuteronomy 6: 5,6 Matthew 22:37,38 good all around example Half heartedness is not good, the effort is what is important We must have respect for authority Do we really respect God's authority? Matthew 6:33 Do we have a regular Bible Study? 2 Timothy 6:4 We must also have recreation. Ephesians 6:4 John 17:3 In the end it is really up to the youths to make thier own minds up as to whether they make the truth thier own. You have an enemy that does not want you to succeed. 1 John 5:19 You can resist him by practicing Godly devotion We have to be determined to avoid wrong conduct. Mark 15:23 We need to be always on guard 1 John 2:17 This sick and dying world has nothing to offer John 8:32 We have freedom of truth, lies, and false religion. Romans 6:16; 8:5,6 Also we are free from leanings of our own flesh Romans 12:1,2 purpose of life We have no purpose unless we are serving Jehovah. 1 Peter 5:9,10 Take your stand against Satan Psalms 110:3 Just like dew drops. Refreshing like fresh air Be busy serving Jehovah and resist Satan Psalms 37:37 This is an assuranc of a wonderful future that awaits you Continue to have confidence in Jehovah's organization Proverbs 27:11 Serve Jehovah and you will make his heart glad