Young People

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength. — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: — read the full passage →

My son, give me thy heart; And let thine eyes delight in my ways.

Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.

Now the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, — read the full passage →

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

When our sons shall be as plants grown up in their youth, And our daughters as corner-stones hewn after the fashion of a palace;

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou artmy trust from my youth.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.

My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one: — read the full passage →

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because thou hast rejected the word of Jehovah, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways. — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him? — read the full passage →

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and withal of a fair countenance. — read the full passage →

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →

Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

My little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

the younger men likewise exhort to be sober-minded:

There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:

Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →

Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; — read the full passage →

My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings. — read the full passage →

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men, — read the full passage →

whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor. — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.