Dare to Be Different, Dare to Aim Higher
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT, DARE TO AIM HIGHER – TEENS By Florence Olumodimu bt2dimu@yahoo.com
Romans 13:13-14
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
Godly Expectations
God expects Christian teens to live by a higher standard. This means that God wants you to be examples of Christ rather than living by the world's standards. Reading your Bible, praying, and doing regular devotions are helpful ways to know God's expectations and live a life focused on God.
Romans 13:13 - "Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy." (NLT)
Ephesians 5:8 - "For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!" (NLT)
Your Age is Not an Excuse for Bad Behavior
One of the greatest witnesses to non-believers is the Christian teen setting a Godly example. Unfortunately most people have little faith that teens can make good decisions, so Christian teens exemplifying godly behavior are a powerful representation of God's love.
Romans 12: 2 - "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (NIV)
Living Out Godly Behavior in Your Everyday Life
Taking time to ask how your behavior and appearance are perceived by others is an important part of being a Christian. Everything a Christian teen does influences what people think of Christians and God. You are a representative of God, and your behavior is part of demonstrating your relationship with Him. Does this mean you will be perfect? No. We all make mistakes and sin.
Romans 13:13-14
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
Godly Expectations
God expects Christian teens to live by a higher standard. This means that God wants you to be examples of Christ rather than living by the world's standards. Reading your Bible, praying, and doing regular devotions are helpful ways to know God's expectations and live a life focused on God.
Romans 13:13 - "Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy." (NLT)
Ephesians 5:8 - "For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!" (NLT)
Your Age is Not an Excuse for Bad Behavior
One of the greatest witnesses to non-believers is the Christian teen setting a Godly example. Unfortunately most people have little faith that teens can make good decisions, so Christian teens exemplifying godly behavior are a powerful representation of God's love.
Romans 12: 2 - "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (NIV)
Living Out Godly Behavior in Your Everyday Life
Taking time to ask how your behavior and appearance are perceived by others is an important part of being a Christian. Everything a Christian teen does influences what people think of Christians and God. You are a representative of God, and your behavior is part of demonstrating your relationship with Him. Does this mean you will be perfect? No. We all make mistakes and sin.