The Challenges of Youth

The Expression of Love

The Love says:
I respect you: I see you, as you are, a unique individual-as we are all unique. I accept you as you are and will permit you to develop as God purposes for you. I will not exploit you for my own benefits. I will attempt to know you as well as I can because I know that increased communication and knowledge will enhance my respect for you.

I care for you: It matters to me what happens to you. I am concerned for your life and growth. My desire is to promote your interests even if it means sacrificing my own.

I am responsible for you: I will respond to you, not out of a sense of duty, which obligates me, but voluntarily. Your spiritual needs will motivate me to pray for you. I will protect you, but will guard against overprotection. I will correct you in love, but will attempt not to overcorrect. I will find no pleasure in your weaknesses or failures, and will keep no records of either. By God's grace, I will be patient and will not fail you. (See1 Corinthians 13).

"Many waters can not quench love; neither can the floods drown it." Song of Solomon 8:9.

  In the future issues, we will be dealing with various problems, temptations and struggles faced by young people today and how God's word can help them to come out victoriously. If you have any specific problem/question related to young people, please write to me. If you have any suggestion on this page, they are welcome.
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