Discipleship Training Course

PHASE 2 – LIVE THE JOURNEY
Young men (imitate) serving and leading
1 John 2:13-14 I write to you, young men, Because you have
overcome the wicked one. I have written to you, young men,
Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And
you have overcome the wicked one.
People in this stage are making a big shift from being self-centered
to more others-centered. They‘re beginning to understand their
role as a giver, rather than a taker – ministering to others, putting
others first – being doers of the Word. The flip side of this coin is that
there is often an ego connected to this stage. Very opinionated,
based upon all the knowledge they have, but lack putting it in
practice.
Romans 12:3 Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.
A baby has no opinion of himself, while a child has humble
opinions of himself. A teen has quite an inflated opinion of himself,
they think they know more, can do it better, or are greater. The
problem is that this can be a very deceptive stage if one is not
careful.
James1:22 Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive
yourself.
They like to brag and boast about what they know and can do.
Pray longer, quote every scripture they know, often drawing
attention toward themselves, seeking every opportunity to shine.
They are also highly competitive and often struggle with the
unnoticeable sin of PRIDE.
It‘s imperative at this stage to work hard on staying humble and
teachable, in order to avoid hitting your head consistently against
wall after wall, losing credibility and favour.
Harness the energy for productive growth and stirring change with
great humility and practise.
1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example
to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in
purity.
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