12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
Lego! A timeless toy that any kids and adults at any ages can enjoy. I especially love the Star Wars ships although they cost too much!
If someone gives me a new Lego brand new in the box and I have instructions it is no problem for me to knock out this task in a couple of hours. If someone gives me a used set with no instructions, then it becomes more difficult and almost impossible to finish the set as originally intended.
Life is like that too. When expectations are not clear it can be very frustrating to try and meet those expectations. When you start school your teachers give homework assignments and tests to study for. You know the expectation so you can meet them.
There are a set of expectations in the Bible that God has set for us. Some of these expectation are wired into our morality but they can seem hard to attain. But I have good news for you that God has given us instructions for these building blocks of character.
In 1 Timothy Paul, inspired by God is writing to his young friend in ministry. He is writing to encourage him in living the Christian life, which we all need encouragement and support with from time to time.
To keep this brief… are you living TALL are setting examples in these areas to your family, friends, and acquaintances.
- Talk (Speech) - How you talk about God, family, friends, and your quality of speech
- Act (Conduct) - How you act are you a light for Jesus? Are you kind and helpful?
- Live (Faith) - Do you know Jesus, think about Him, talk about him with others?
- Love (Purity) - Are you seeking to please God and be a good example in moral areas of life.
So ask yourself these questions?
Am I a TALL example for the Lord?
Who can I get to hold be accountable to be a TALL example for the Lord?
Parents are you being a good example of this to your family?
