Sunday, August 2, 1992

"How Young People Gain Respect"

Kevin Rayner
Oak Tree Church of Christ - Rochester, MN

"How Young People Gain Respect"
Proverbs 20:11

"Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king." 1 Peter 2:17

I. Experiences of Young People.


II. Elevation of Young People. 1 Timothy 4:12
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young...."
   A. Speech
"...set an example for the believers in speech..."

   B. Life
"...set an example for the believers... in life..."

   C. Love
"...set an example for the believers... in love..."

   D. Faith
"...set an example for the believers... in faith..."

   E. Purity
"...set an example for the believers... in purity..."

III. Expectation of young people that are older.
   A. Demonstrate acceptance of young people as people.
   B. Recognize achievements and encourage young people.
   C. Give affection to young people.