1. Exhort the Young Men Titus 2:6

2. 2 You are the future… Of the homeOf the home –Husbands and fathers Of the churchOf the church –Elders, deacons, preachers, teachers, song & worship leaders Potential, Possibilities & PlacePotential, Possibilities & Place –1 Tim. 3:15; Prov. 24:30-34

3. 3 Blessings of Youth (Prov. 20:29) Physical strengthPhysical strength –Trust in God, Jer. 9:23-24 –Body will fail you; God will not, Eccl. 12:7; Heb. 13:5 Mental strength – Lk. 2:52Mental strength – Lk. 2:52 –Think soberly & with faith, Rom. 12:3 (16)

4. 4 Blessings of Youth (Prov. 20:29) Spiritual strength?Spiritual strength? –Time, attention & devotion –Overcome selfishness: Flee youthful lusts, 2 Tim. 2:22Flee youthful lusts, 2 Tim. 2:22 Use time wisely, Eccl. 12:1Use time wisely, Eccl. 12:1 Accept responsibilities, 1 Tim. 4:12Accept responsibilities, 1 Tim. 4:12

5. 5 Blessings of Youth (Prov. 20:29) Spiritual strength?Spiritual strength? –Contrast Joseph (Gen. 39:9, 21) & Samson (Judg. 13:5, 25; 16:17, 20) –1 Jno. 2:14: Young men, you are strong when… Word of God abides in you, Col. 3:16Word of God abides in you, Col. 3:16 Overcome the wicked one, Jas. 4:8; 1 Tim. 6:12; Prov. 24:10, 16Overcome the wicked one, Jas. 4:8; 1 Tim. 6:12; Prov. 24:10, 16

6. 6 Why You Must Master the Flesh & Live by Faith Indulgence in the flesh will bring ruin to your body & soul – Lk. 15: 13-16; 1 Pet. 4:1-5Indulgence in the flesh will bring ruin to your body & soul – Lk. 15: 13-16; 1 Pet. 4:1-5 A young man who will not control himself gives little promise of being useful or happy – 1 Tim. 5:6; Prov. 21:17; 1 Pet. 3:10-12A young man who will not control himself gives little promise of being useful or happy – 1 Tim. 5:6; Prov. 21:17; 1 Pet. 3:10-12

7. 7 Why You Must Master the Flesh & Live by Faith The future of the church depends on you – Acts 20:29- 32; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2:2The future of the church depends on you – Acts 20:29- 32; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2:2 Just like those before you, you will die – Heb. 9:27; Amos 6:3; 9:10Just like those before you, you will die – Heb. 9:27; Amos 6:3; 9:10

8. 8 Be an Example to the Believers (1 Tim. 4:12) Learn & live the Bible, 1 Tim. 4:13; Psa. 119:9Learn & live the Bible, 1 Tim. 4:13; Psa. 119:9 Do not neglect your advantages, 1 Tim. 4:14 (Heb. 12:16)Do not neglect your advantages, 1 Tim. 4:14 (Heb. 12:16) Devote yourself to spiritual growth & service, 1 Tim. 4:15 (2 Pet. 1:5-9)Devote yourself to spiritual growth & service, 1 Tim. 4:15 (2 Pet. 1:5-9) Keep right priorities, 1 Tim. 4:16Keep right priorities, 1 Tim. 4:16

9. 9 Young Man (Eccl. 11:9-12:1) Rejoice in youth, 11:9Rejoice in youth, 11:9 Remove sin, 11:10Remove sin, 11:10 Remember God, 12:1Remember God, 12:1 Proverbs 3:1-4