I Kuurinthuus 10 - HBN & APD1927

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Navigating the complexities of life can be challenging, especially for young people who are still finding their way. The Bible offers timeless wisdom and guidance that can help shape a fulfilling and purposeful life. Here are some key Biblical tips for young people:

1. Seek Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

The pursuit of wisdom is highly valued in the Bible. Wisdom helps in making informed decisions, understanding the world better, and living a life that is pleasing to God. Young people are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, not only through formal education but also through life experiences and learning from others.

2. Honor Your Parents

Ephesians 6:1-3 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”

Respecting and honoring parents is a fundamental principle in the Bible. It fosters healthy family relationships and sets a foundation for a respectful attitude towards authority and elders.

3. Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

The heart, in Biblical terms, is the center of one’s being, encompassing emotions, desires, and thoughts. Guarding your heart means being mindful of what influences you—your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves being cautious about the company you keep, the content you consume, and the activities you engage in.

4. Flee from Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Temptations are a part of life, but the Bible reassures that there is always a way to overcome them. Young people are encouraged to recognize their weaknesses, seek God’s strength, and make conscious efforts to avoid situations that might lead to sin.

5. Develop a Prayerful Life

Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer is a powerful tool for maintaining a close relationship with God. It helps in finding peace, gaining strength, and seeking guidance. A prayerful life enables young people to stay connected to their faith and find solace in difficult times.

6. Cultivate Good Friendships

Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

The company you keep significantly influences your character and decisions. The Bible encourages surrounding yourself with wise and good-hearted individuals who uplift and encourage you to grow in faith and virtue.

7. Serve Others

Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Service to others is a core principle in Christianity. It teaches humility, compassion, and selflessness. Young people are encouraged to look beyond their own needs and contribute positively to the lives of others.

Conclusion

The Bible offers invaluable guidance for young people striving to live meaningful and virtuous lives. By seeking wisdom, honoring parents, guarding their hearts, fleeing from temptation, developing a prayerful life, cultivating good friendships, serving others, living with integrity, trusting in God’s plan, and staying humble, young people can navigate the complexities of life with faith and purpose.

Addictions come in many shapes and forms, whether it’s lust, alcohol, substances, gambling, gaming, or even excessive use of your mobile phone and social media. There is professional help to get as well as counselling from your priest or pastor.

Also, read the Bible and lay your addiction before God in prayer. Here are some passages from the Word of God to reflect upon.

James 1:14-15 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

We all have weaknesses within us that can make us fall and lead to an addiction. Acknowledging this, and admitting that you struggle with addiction is an important step to be free from it.

1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

Addictions don’t come from God, but from the world and our desires, lusts and pride. We can rely on God wanting us to be free from any addiction.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

You may feel that you can’t break your addiction. But the Bible tells us that God can. God will provide the way of escape. Turn to God, turn from your addiction. Let God fill you with his presence.

1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

Addiction is many times when something takes control over you. Those things that are not helpful in your life and dominate your thoughts and desires you may need to cut out of your life.

1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.

Addictions come from this world and not from God. In the end, addictions replace God as the number one in our lives. It’s not just about addictions, but also about our souls.

Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lay your struggles before God. Ask for God’s protection and deliverance.

John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

This is the promise of Jesus Christ, that when he sets us free, it is real freedom.

This article is not intended as a replacement for medical or therapeutic help or treatment for addiction, but a complement and inspiration to those who battle addiction.

Dhuŋun dhina dhuthi olaŋw gi odaije gwa liji la Israayiil

7 Biblical Tips for Young People: A Guide to Living a Meaningful Life

7 Bible Verses to Overcome Addiction

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Abi nyi, limega lai, gwati gwibupo danya dhimetha darnu baboŋa lega peth lijo kiburu ganu, a peth litui ŋau ganu no; 2 a peth liⓐamidhinu di Muusa kiburu ganu, a gi ŋau ganu; 3 a peth lithi ŋida ŋa dheny ŋetipo ŋiro dhigirim; 4 a peth liyo ŋau ŋetipo ŋiro dhigirim; abi liyo gi kol gina giro dhigirim gina gigwudhilai; a kol giro al Masiiẖ. 5 Abi loinyadhanu degen Kalo gati giŋir dhugore degen no; ŋinena malguthini gi leba. 6 A ŋidi ibiŋa ŋimaje dilro aŋijo dega, dathiji ŋidi ŋina ŋike amradhi, gwiro ŋinena amradhina lijo ibile no. 7 Athanya rui lina lathidijo ŋwoboŋ ŋwurko ŋwai no; gwiro ŋinena rona liji coŋ degen; gwiro ŋinena ulinuŋwna, Liji lijalo deny a diye, albaji aldire dilapai gwidera. 8 Athil dhreyo laio, gwiro ŋinena dhrena liji coŋ degen laio, a lide gi lamun letipo talaata a ⓐashariin alf no. 9 Athathil idhejo Kwelenya, gwiro ŋinena idhejina liji coŋ degen, albi juma rinya no. 10 Athathanya ruiyo diman galo, gwiro ŋinena ruiyina coŋ galo degen, alrinyini malaak gwai gwadhi rinya gwina gwathirinya no. 11 Abi ŋidi peth ibiŋa ŋuthi je ganu degen dilro aŋijo gi je ganu ja liji liter; alulini dijil ola, alŋa la ŋwamun ŋwa jidhila jina jamra ŋwina ŋwimobana. 12 A minoŋ abricul gwina gwatharnu gwidhunadhi gwibur galo ŋwudimini galo momaŋ dathuŋw ido no. 13 Idheje gwati gwijo dagalo no ŋwubiro gwina gwathi ŋoma gwan kwiji mutha dhugore; abi Kalo giŋir gina gati gajabrico nya lidhejini dhuŋun dhai dhina dhibuthanu ŋoma ŋalo no; abi idheje gwai gageta dhai dha dhabre ko, danya uthi ŋoma nya mutha dugore.

Aram alŋa ladoinya dhuŋuna dhadhidijo ŋwoboŋ ŋwurko ŋwai

14 A minoŋ, limaguri lai lina luminyilo, abirul gi dhuŋun dha dhidijo ŋwoboŋ ŋwurko ŋwai. 15 Nyi gwabiŋi gwiro ŋinena nyabiŋaijo lijo lina libebra; akimiyul nyaŋa dhuŋuna dhina dhinyabiŋi. 16 Finjaan gwa baraka gwina gwathil barikiye gwati gwiro aicaijiye gwa ŋin ŋa al Masiiẖ na? A ⓐesh ina athil urta ganu, yati iro aicaijiye gwa aŋinu ya al Masiiẖ na? 17 Ŋinena alŋa lina loinyadho liro ⓐesh yetipo a aŋinu yetipo; abi alŋa peth lathapai gweta gweta gi ⓐesh yetipo. 18 Aŋadhul Israayiiluŋw gi dhuŋun dha aŋinu; ŋediŋa lina latheny ŋida ŋa jarimani lati luthi aicaijiyuŋw gi loboŋ ladhi jarimani na? 19 Nyi gwarakwai? Darnu kwoŋ gwadhi jarimani gwuthi je ganu, i loboŋ luthi je ganu a? 20 Abi nyi gwarnu ŋidi ŋina ŋathil Liumam dhuge, ŋathil dhugijo nyurinya, athilbi dhugijo Kaloŋa no; abi nyi gwati gwibupaje danya aicaijiye nyuriny nyai no. 21 Nyaŋa lati luthi ŋoma leye finjaan gwa Kweleny, a finjaan gwa nyuriny no; nyaŋa lati luthi ŋoma dapai gi tharabeza dha Kweleny, a gi tharabeza dha nyuriny no. 22 Alŋa lakiye Kaloŋa dhugore a? Alŋa liburanu nono dugun a?

23 Ŋidi peth ŋuthi ŋoma ŋupini, abi peth ŋati ŋiŋir dapai no. Ŋidi peth ŋuthi ŋoma ŋupini, abi ŋidi peth ŋati ŋathaice no. 24 Abricul gweta gweta athuŋw bupo ŋida ŋina ŋiŋir ŋan gwidom gwuŋun no, ŋwulbi bupe ŋan kwiji gwina gwathil jaijiye galo. 25 Peth ŋina ŋathilini jazur ithilo, athanya ŋi utho galo dhuŋun dhai dha dhugor no; 26 ŋinena ro kwiyaŋ a ŋidi peth ŋina ŋijina ganu ŋa Kweleny. 27 Ada gweta gwina gwati gwuminyu no gwimaji urnaijo gimure, a nyaŋa limuminyi dela, ithul ŋida ŋina ŋajil dhedha, athanya utho galo no dhuŋun dhai dha dhugor. 28 Abi ada gweta gwimajaici, Kwoŋ ibigwa gwidhuginijo loboŋ, athanya ithi no, dhuŋun dhai dha kwiji gwina gwimaji aŋajo, a dhugor. 29 Nyi gware dhugor, abi dhugor dhuŋa dhati dhiro no, ŋwubiro dha kwiji gwiter. A minoŋ kworaŋ abi ẖurriiya gwiny akimini dhugor dhai dha kwiji gwiter? 30 Ada nyi gwimapai shukr gwai, kworaŋ nyibi uŋnini gwan ŋidi ŋina ŋarinyina shukran? 31 Ada nyaŋa limeny, i limeye, i limapai dhuŋuna dhiter, apul peth dhanya majidhe Kaloŋa. 32 Athanya apo dhuŋuna dhina dhadhi dekajo Yahuud, i Yuunaaniyiin, i kaniisa ga Kalo no. 33 Gwiro ŋinena nyi ko gwathiŋiriye lijo peth dugore gi dhuŋun peth, athathiny bupo ŋida ŋina ŋiŋir ŋan gwidom gwiny no, abi ŋan loinyadho dilgilaŋini.