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Our Biblical Calling
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word,
in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12 - NKJV
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example
for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12 - NIV
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..
1 Timothy 4:12 - KJV
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.
1 Timothy 4:12 - NLT
Regardless of which translation of the Bible you prefer to use, God's standard for the young leaders in the church
is very high. You are called to be leaders in:
- The way we talk (word / speech / conversation / what you say)
- Our daily walk (conduct / life / charity / the way you live)
- Our relationship with other people (love / life / spirit / your love)
- Our relationship with God (faith)
There is an old expression that truly comes from this verse:
Your walk talks...
...and your talk talks...
...but your walk talks louder than your talk talks!
Are you walking, or just talking?
If we are called to set the example to all believers in our walk, our talk, our relationship with others, and
our relationship with God, what else is left?
...Oh yes - Purity!
God's bar is very high for those whom he calls!
We are not concerned about how we fit into the church because what counts is understanding who we are in Christ.
Understanding our identity in Christ is absolutely essential to success at living the victorious Christian life.
Each of us must be secure when we ask ourselves: Who am I in Christ? Accordingly, each of our Bible Studies
and discussions will intertwine at least one of the following concepts:
I AM ACCEPTED….
- I am God's child. (John 1:12)
- As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ. (John 15:15)
- I have been justified. (Romans 5:1)
- I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. (1 Corinthians 6:17)
- I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
- I am a member of Christ's body. (1 Corinthians 12:27)
- I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. (Ephesians 1:3-8)
- I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. (Colossians 1:13-14)
- I am complete in Christ. (Colossians 2:9-10)
- I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.
(Hebrews 4:14-16)
I AM SIGNIFICANT….
- I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.
(John 15:5)
- I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. (John 15:16)
- I am God's temple. (1 Corinthians 3:16)
- I am a minister of reconciliation for God. (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)
- I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. (Ephesians 2:6)
- I am God's workmanship. (Ephesians 2:10)
- I may approach God with freedom and confidence. (Ephesians 3:12)
- I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
I AM SECURE….
- I am free from condemnation. (Romans 8:1-2)
- I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. (Romans 8:28)
- I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be
separated from the love of God. (Romans 8:31-39)
- I have been established, anointed and sealed by God. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
- I am hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-4)
- I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.
(Philippians 1:6)
- I am a citizen of heaven. (Philippians 3:20)
- I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
- I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. (1 John 5:18)
The more you reaffirm who you are in Christ, the more your behavior will begin to reflect your true identity!
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