Ways to follow
Solomon gave simple advice to all young people in Ecclesiastes 11:9. He said that as a young person, just be happy and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and chase after what you see. But while doing all these things, know that God will bring you into judgment.
It’s not enough to know God says remember Him in your youthful days. You must walk by that revelation. But how? Simply by taking His Word seriously.
As a child of God, know that the Holy Spirit is inside you. Your body is His temple (see 1 Corinthians 6:19). That means, with His help, you can devise ways and means to control your body in sanctification (consecration or purity of your heart and life) and honour (value).
God is good. Even though He’s your Father and Master, He is loving and caring. He knows sin can destroy you. That’s why He has provided whatever you need to live in abstinence to it. Use that privilege by the empowerment of the Spirit.
If you build a spiritual system that’ll guide you to remain connected with God wherever you are, you’ll not starve your spirit of divine nourishment in the Lord.
It takes wisdom to live with people who don’t share your faith. Live wisely among unbelievers. Be devoted to God, and your life will impact people.
How do you rate your dedication to God as to others? Check what and who takes much of your time, because whatever claims your allegiance or much of your time other than your fellowship with God might be an idol in your life.
Jesus’ sermons were always Spirit-filled and accurate in Truth. Yet, it mattered (and still matters) to Him that people should keep His Word instead of merely listening to Him.
