How can young men use their "strength" to honor God daily? Proverbs 20:29: “The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.” Recognize strength as God’s gift – 1 Corinthians 4:7; James 1:17 What strength looks like day-to-day – Physical energy: tackle hard work, volunteer, protect the vulnerable (Acts 20:35) – Moral courage: refuse sinful shortcuts, speak truth with love (Ephesians 6:10-11) – Mental focus: study Scripture, grow skills, aim for excellence (2 Timothy 2:15) – Emotional resilience: lift discouraged friends, persevere in trials (Galatians 6:2; Romans 5:3-4) Daily rhythm for honoring God with strength Morning Offer your body as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1) Midday Guard your heart from temptation (Proverbs 4:23) Evening Review the day, thank God, confess, rest (Psalm 92:1-2) Guardrails that keep strength useful – Stay humble; God opposes the proud (James 4:6) – Embrace rest; even Jesus withdrew (Mark 6:31) – Seek wise mentors; iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17) Biblical models David facing Goliath (1 Samuel 17) Physical courage devoted to God’s honor Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 39-41) Moral strength resisting temptation and serving faithfully Timothy (1 Timothy 4:12) Youthful example in speech, conduct, love, faith, purity Expected fruit When strength is surrendered to the Lord, good works shine and people glorify the Father (Matthew 5:16). |
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