“Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.”
“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12
A faithful instruction given by Paul to Timothy; here we see 6 aspects on which Paul emphasizes, to be as an example.
In Philippians 3:17, Paul encourages the believers to be followers of him, because he was confident that he was walking completely according to God’s will and he made it a point to be as an example for them.
Remembering the Creator in the days of your youth is the best time to start setting an example for the younger children and other believers around. Following Christ in your youth by sacrificing many temporary pleasures in life is the best service you can give to the Lord, and it is definitely worth it too!
Peter mentions in 1 Peter 5:3, that by being examples, there is a Crown of Glory reserved in Heaven for you!
So are you setting an example in your word, your conduct, your love for God and His people, your spirit, your faith and your purity?
Perfection in these can be attained only through the mercies of God. Let us ask Him for His grace, to be confident in setting an example for the Children of God, as Christ was and is to all of mankind.