BENEFIT FROM PAUL'S FATHERLY ADVICE -Conclusion

 As indicated at 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul mentions five areas in which a young brother can serve as an example. As a personal study project, why not reflect on each of those areas?  For instance, suppose you want to be a better example "in speaking." Think about the ways you could use your speech to build up others. If you are still living at home with your parents, could you express appreciation more often for what they are doing for you? After the meetings, could you tell someone who had share in the program what you appreciated about his presentation? You might also try to give comments in your own words at the meetings. Your efforts to become an example in speaking will show that you are making spiritual advancement. - 1 TIMOTHY 4:15.

"Flee from youthful desires, but pursue righteousness." (Read 2 Timothy 2:22.) Paul urged Timothy to fight desires that could distract him from his spiritual goals and damage his relationship with Jehovah. You may also realize that certain activities, though not wrong in themselves, may leave you little time for spiritual pursuits. For example, thin of how much time you spend participating in sports, browsing the Internet, or playing video games. Could you use some of that time for theocratic activities? Perhaps you can offer to help maintain the local Kingdom Hall or to support the local cart witnessing program. If you participate in such activities, you will likely make new friends who will help you to set and reach spiritual goals.

Next time: "SERVING OTHERS BRINGS BLESSINGS

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