YOUTHS-TRAIN YOUR PERCEPTIVE POWERS!

Being Taught 'From Youth On'

Avoiding Satan's snares will require constant vigilance on your part-and sometimes, great courage.  Why, at times you may find yourself at odds, not simply with your peers, but with the whole world.  the psalmist David prayed:  'You are my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence from my youth.  O God, you have taught me from my youth on, and until now I keep telling about your wonderful works."  (Psalm 71:5, 17)  David is known for his courage.  But when did  he develop it?  As a youth!  Even before his famed confrontation with Goliath, David had shown extraordinary courage in protecting  his father's flocks-killing both a lion and a bear.  (1 Samuel 17:34-37)  However, David gave Jehovah  full credit for whatever bravery he displayed, calling him "my confidence from my youth."  David's ability to lean on Jehovah made him equal to any trial that he faced.  You too will find that if you lean upon Jehovah, he will give you the courage and strength to conquer the word.' -1John 5:4.

Thousands of young ones lie you have taken a courageous stand and now serve as baptized publishers of the good news.  We thank God for the faith and courage of you young ones!  Remain  determined to escape the world's corruption.  (2 Peter 1:4) Keep using your Bible-trained perceptive powers.  Doing so will ultimately make your salvation sure.  Indeed, as our final article will show, you will make your life successful.

Next time: MAKE YOUR LIFE SUCCESSFUL!

Watchtower, 1999