“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example…” (1 Timothy 4:12)

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A friend published a blog article about how Christians communicate their faith. Much of it involves setting a great example.

Main point: “Just as the stars in the first Creation can bear witness by shining silently, so too can God’s new-creation people.”

More about it:

  • “…new-creation people will live side by side with those who don’t know him. And in the Sermon on the Mount, he describes how light from those in Christ will reach others: “Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Notice, he does not say “hear your good words” but “see your good deeds.”
  • “Day after day, week after week, and year after year, old-creation people work shoulder-to-shoulder with new-creation people. On the job, both groups go through the same difficulties. As they do, they can watch how each responds to the inevitable challenges of the work world.”

Why it matters to young people seeking calling and career and to the older people who advise them:

  • Young people often struggle to see how their faith relates to their career choices. The article challenges the notion that work is merely a means to earn money, proposing instead that it can be a platform for living out one’s faith.
  • Young people entering the workforce need guidance on how to express their beliefs without alienating colleagues. It suggests that faith can be lived out through actions and integrity, not just words, helping them find practical ways to integrate their values into diverse workplace environments.
  • For young people discerning their calling, this fosters a proactive mindset to approach careers with a mindset to serve others, uphold ethical standards, and reflect their beliefs, making their work a form of worship and service.

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