Youths Who Love the Truth

"HOW will a young man cleanse his path?" asked a Hebrew psalmist thousands of years ago. (Psalm 119:9) This is still a valid question today because young people are faced with many problems in the world. Promiscuous sexual activity has exposed many young people to AIDS, about half  of those infected with this terrible disease between the ages of 15 and 24.  Drug abuse also causes many problems, cutting some young lives short.  Debased music; violent and immoral films, TV shows, and videos;and pornography on the Internet exert a devastating influence on the young.  Therefore, the question asked by the psalmist is very much on the minds of many parents and youths today. 

To his own question, the same psalmist provided this answer:  "By keeping on guard according to your word."  Certainly, God's Word, the Bible, contains fine direction for young people, and by following it, many youths are having success in life.  (Psalm 119:105)  Let us examine some examples of youths you love God an who endeavor to remain spiritually strong in a pleasure-seeking and materialistic world. 

Next time: Youths Who Love the Truth-They Appreciate Parental Guidance

From the Watchtower magazine, 2002