YOUTH SEMINAR Nov 2011

THE WORD OF GOD

THE RELEVANCE OF THE YOUTH IN TODAYS SOCIETY

1Ti 4:12: 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. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. RSV Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living. BBE Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate. WNT Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. DBY (Darbys Translation). Word translated Example: <tupos> i.e. a model, example, fashion, figure, form, manner, pattern, print. You are to be a model among fellow Christians in words, conduct, love, spirit, faith and purity. FIRSTLY - Relevance defined: Defn 2 Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary: Having ideas that are valuable and useful to people in their lives and work Relevance Synonyms Significance, Bearing, Application, Importance, Weight, Consequence. SECONDLY - The advice from 9 young Millionaires on How to Be a Millionaire by Age 25:
1. Mark Zuckerberg(25) - Facebook co-founder - "Young people are just smarter," it takes vision, smarts, determination and a little luck. 2. Michael Dell(19)- Founder and CEO, Dell Computers- "I think people that look for great ideas to make money aren't nearly as successful as those who say,'Okay, what do I really love to do? What am I excited about?' 3. Catherine Cook(18) - Founder, myyearbook.com- "Stop just thinking about it, and make it happen. When youre young is the best time to start your own business, as you do not have the responsibilities you will have when you're older. The worst that can happen if you fail now is that you have firsthand experience to make your next venture a success." 4. Sean Belnick(16) - Founder, BizChair.com- "It is never too early to start. I started when I was 14. There was a lot of great information on the Internet. Just do the research and find a way to do what you want to do." 5. Jermaine Griggs(23) - Founder, Hear and Play Music Group- "Understand the power of selling, not just things, but yourself and your ideas. Study business. Study those who have come before you, and find people with the same dreams and aspirations as you." 6. Matt Mickiewicz(22) - Founder, Sitepoint, 99designs and Flippa- "People who say it takes money to make money are using the worst excuse ever. . . Create massive value for others by providing a solution where no other exists." 7. Juliette Brindak(19) - Cofounder/CEO, MissOandFriends.com- Find a solid support team who believe in your idea. "If someone starts to doubt your company and what youre doing, you need to get rid of them." 8. David Hauser & Siamak Taghaddos(24 and 25) - Co-founder, CEO- Grasshopper Group- "Education helped polish the inherent entrepreneurs within us. Always be on the lookout for new venture opportunities from the voids and challenges you experience in your life. Success is finding solutions in challenges that help others; money is secondary." 9. Cameron Johnson(19) - more than a dozen Web sites- "Put yourself out there. Get started, do something and start small the lower your startup costs, the easier it is to find profitability. Create value for others, and youll be rewarded." Excerpt of How to Be a Millionaire by Age 25 Courtesy: portal.kiplinger.com

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THIRDLY - From the text, we would treat the youths relevance under the following 6 sub-headings: I.e the youth is expected to be and MUST strive to be relevant (a model) in the following areas and their corresponding sector in Todays society: In words, conduct, love, spirit, faith and purity.

1. Words /speech, <logos> - something said, communication, reasoning (the mental faculty),
motive, speaker, speech, talk, greetings, treatise, utterance, mouth, preaching, question. a. Oratory Speech, public speaking, preaching, evangelism, motivational speaking and rhymes. Col 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Ps 45:1c- my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. b. Mental Faculty / reasoning Poetry, Teaching, Debates, and Bible challenge etc. Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. The Law of Retention What you repeat often you will retain. Repetition enhances retention. c. Writing - Music, Books, journals, Movies, Cartoons, Menus / Recipes, Dramas etc. ENTERTAINMENT generally.
History Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) Started composing Music at the age of 5 and By his early teens, he had mastered the piano, violin and harpsichord, and was writing keyboard pieces, oratorios, symphonies and operas & Pablo Picasso at the age of 8 Pablo picked up a pencil and started drawing.

2. Conduct / Behavior <anastrophe> - Conversation, actions, manners, performance.

a. Attitude Approach, Outlook, Relational ability, Managerial capacity, Positions, Respect. b. Manners Comportment, Ethics & Etiquette coaching, Decorum. Dressing, Table, Phone, Text, Sitting, walking, standing, talking, gesticulating, dancing, driving and greeting manners. Ro 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. c. Performance Goal getter, Excellence, High Fliers, Packaging, Hyping, productivity, first Class. The Law of Decision - Life never gives you what you deserve, but what you decide Make up your mind to be the best you there can ever be! d. Temperament Temper, nature, character, personality, feelings Gentleman, Broadminded, Counselor, Maturity, understanding, approachable. Php 3:14-15 - I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. The Law of Hindsight Lessons learnt from yesterday equip you for Today. e. Actions Diligence, Obedience to God, exercise, Fitness vs obesity, smartness, Active, alive, dynamic, full-of-life, self-motivated, vibrant, bouncy, verve, energetic. Youths are generally very relevant in STRATEGIC MARKETING and Athletics also. 1Ti 4:8a - For bodily exercise profiteth little: The Law of Motivation All that you need to become the best is already within you Its in you! The best kind of motivation is self-motivation.

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3. Show of Love <agape> - affection or benevolence, charity, dear, love.

a. Affection Caring, friendliness, Care givers, Doctors, Nurses, Make-up artists, Beauticians. The Law of Affection Love NEVER fails! I Cor13:8a b. Benevolence Giving, goodness, kindness, generosity, compassionate, empathize, attend peoples functions Naming, birthday, burials, weddings, anniversaries and selective parties. Ro 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. c. Charity Pure love with no strings attached, help, assistance, donations, gifts, Pastors, givers. ICor13:4-7 4 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; 5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.(RSV) d. Attention Inspiring leaders, Motivational leaders, Friendship and loyalty, preference, patience. Youth are generally SOCIAL NETWORKING catalysts (Facebook). They love to mingle with friends. The Law of Appreciation You can never be too thankful, being grateful is being great-ful. e. Dear Cherished, beloved, prized, respected, treasured, precious. Place value on people. A plus always. 2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

4. Spirit / Mind set <pneuma> - superhuman, the Holy Spirit, life, the rational soul, mind.
a. Life Sensitive to hearing God, Access to Gods voice, Divine leading, Gods will per time, Praying, Worship, Baptism in the Holy Ghost, Knowledge of the Bible and God, Passion for God. The Law of the Supernatural Prayerful preparation prevents poor performance. With God, ALL things are possible. b. Choices in Life - School, Carrier, Talent, Gifting, Business, Spouse, Marriage, Children, Parenting, Location, Destiny, Church, Ministry, Vision, Goals etc. You need Gods guidance. Winning with and by God The cheapest way to success in Life and Ministry! The Law of Foresight- What you see is what you get! Success is never accidental. Your hand cant hit it if your eyes cant see it. Nobody succeeds by mistake. c. Patience Delayed gratification, saying No & mean it, strong willed, self-worth, and self esteem. Jas 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. d. Aware - Current affairs, fashionable, informed in IT, Sports, music, entertainment, lifestyle, Magazines and Newspapers. Well-read, versatile no mumu in any area. A little bit of all. e. Continuous self development Reading, Seminars, webinars, e-learning, online degrees, ebooks, e-networks, e-marketing, e-transaction / banking, exposures, travels, research (google) not just chatting, spiritual and mental growth, inward maturity in Christianity and life. The Law of Consistency Practice makes perfect. Keep learning and growing by all means.

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5. Faith/ Persuasions / Convictions <pistis> - persuasion, moral conviction, personal

principles, assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity. Personal mantra. a. Persuasions influence, association, company, friends, peer pressure, advice, affiliation, opinion, arguments. Gods Word MUST be your FINAL AUTHORITY. Ro 3:4a - God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; La 3:37 - Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not? 1Co 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. The Law of Admiration What you admire is what you attract. Associate yourself with high fliers and you will fly high. b. Moral convictions Divorce and abortion are no choices, sex before marriage not a choice Smooching, fingering, necking, deep kissing, masturbation, fornication, and adultery - Virginity a must! Consistent truthfulness and integrity Should you fall, Acknowledge your faults, Confess your sins to God, Bear the consequences, take responsibility, REPENT and GET UP AGAIN! Never stay down or try cover up your sins like they dont matter. There is a difference between standing, walking, stumbling, sliding, falling (diminishing) and sitting. Choose Honour! Ps 1:1-2 - Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Pr 28:13 - He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. The Law of Sacrifice There is always a price for the prize. Pay the price of attentiveness, dedication and hard-work for the prize of success. c. Personal Principles ideologies - Discipline, Focus, determination, resilience, importunity, persistence, doggedness, promptness, distinction, hard-working, diligence, strictness, fairness. Isa 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Youths are generally the greatest and most dynamic CHANGE AGENTS. Paradigm shifters. The Law of Concentration Pay attention or pay the penalty. Your physical presence is not enough, your mental alertness is critical. d. Assurance witty, guts, confidence, self-awareness, promise keeper even when difficult, boldness, courage, audacity, daring, valor, self-reliance, coolness, poise. 2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. The Law of Self-Discovery Master yourself, and you will master the results. Know yourself and the particular style that produces your best result. e. Fidelity loyalty, faithfulness, reliability, trustworthiness, dependability, commitment, devotion. Pr 28:20 - A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. The Law of Focus Focus creates Blindness. Set your focus on the requirements for success, and not just the result of success.

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6. Purity / Holy Living / Chastity <hagneia> - cleanliness (the quality), chastity, purity.
a. Chastity pure, innocent, uncorrupted, virtuous, unblemished, unsullied, spotless, Obedient. Keep thyself by all means. You MUST CHOOSE chastity in Friendship, Relationships, Dating, Sex, Addictions (Smoking, drinking, drugs, pornography etc), relating to parents, Handling money, Self-worth (like yourself). Pr 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 2Ti 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. The Law of Prioritization Do first things first! RUN first, think later! b. Purity Transparency, wholesomeness, clarity, limpidness, integrity. Heb 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: c. Cleanliness Personal hygiene, general sanitation, orderliness, decency. 1Co 14:40 - Let all things be done decently and in order. Youths generally comprise of the PUREST BREEDS and the WILDEST BREEDS MAKE YOUR CHOICE!

CONCLUSION:
Ec 12:1: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; 2Ti 2:20-21 - 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. You will Choose right to purge yourself and be relevant in JesusName. Isa 60:15 - Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations. The Law of Reward Set the reward you will give to yourself if you achieve your desired result.
(The Laws are as adapted from 17 Secrets of high flying Students by Fela Durotoye)

Refuse to be ordinary, take responsibility for your life and make up your mind to make a difference and be the difference. Say with me: I CAN be relevant in my generation, I CAN make a difference! I WILL be relevant in my generation, I WILL make a difference! I MUST be relevant in my generation, I MUST make a difference! In Jesus, Name!! AMEN!!! YOU WILL BE RELEVANT IN YOUR GENERATION IN JESUSNAME! AMEN.

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