| Dear Young Christian: |
| “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). |
| In this verse the word “conversation” doesn’t mean speech. It’s a word that was used when the Bible was translated into English to mean the way you live, or your whole manner of life. So let’s rephrase our verse: Be an example of the believers in the way you live…in your whole manner of life. Other people should be able to read your life like a book. And what they should read is: I am a Christian — my life is Christlike. |
| What has the world read of your life in the past, and what will they read this week? If what they have read in the past hasn’t been a very good story, confess it to the Lord and start a new chapter. We have Christ as the perfect example, let’s follow Him so that our life will be an example as well, and that others may see Christ is us. |
| Your Christian Friend, |
| Jim Hyland |
| We would love to hear from you. Send your comments or questions to jhyland@primus.ca |
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