1. Ecl.11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth;...” How ? Remove V. 10 Remember 12:1

2. Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”

3. Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”

4. Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”

5. Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”

6. Eccl. 11:9 “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”

7. Context - Ecl. 12 V.2-7 ~ Cycle of life V.8-11 ~ Listen to others V. 12 ~ Study is hard V. 13-14 ~ Fear God and Keep His commandments

8. Young people highly regarded Daniel & friends Joseph David Remove & Remember

9. “Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.” Eccl. 11:10

10. Sorrow and Evil Sow Wild Oats Youth comes but once God will judge

11. Remove Sorrow and Evil Gal. 6:7-8 True-Only young Once Use youth wisely Do not sow wild oats!

12. In youth build: Foundations Start good habits Form good thinking habits Live a good life

13. ¶ 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; Ecl. 12:1

14. Remember in days of Youth Origin of Life - Gen. 1 Acts 17:28-29 Offspring If you don’t remember God in your youth, you may never Remember!

15. Life is a gift and is brief Jas. 4:14-15 “vapour” Short and uncertain Get everything in order

16. Getting your life in order (1)Become a Christian Obey from the heart You cannot be happy in sin John 10:10

17. Getting your life in order (2)Play fair with your parents Honor - Eph.6:1 Obey - respect - Eph.6:2-3 If you do you will rejoice

18. Getting your life in order (3)Honor the aged Advantages of Youth Youth Disadvantages of Youth Advantages of Age

19. Getting your life in order (3)Honor the aged Lev.19:32 “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”

20. Getting your life in order (1)Become a Christian (2)Play fair with your parents (3)Honor the aged

21. Ecl.11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth;...” How ? Remove V. 10 Remember 12:1

22. “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.” 1 Tim. 6:11

23. “God wants what is best for you. So Follow His advice!”

24. Remove & Remember Remove Sorrow and EvilRemove Sorrow and Evil Remember thy Creator in youthRemember thy Creator in youth

25. 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 Eccl. 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; Eccl. 12:1

26. By Arthur PigmanBy Arthur Pigman Evans Church of ChristEvans Church of Christ Evans, GeorgiaEvans, Georgia Sunday Morning – 19 December 2004Sunday Morning – 19 December 2004