Never Too Young: A Poem Written By Matthew

Hey, it's Matthew here. I want to show you a poem I wrote about how you're never too young to be an example of the Lord to others. It's based on 1Timothy 4:12 and it's called "Never Too Young". I hope you like it :)


Now let me talk about a common myth in our culture today
Let me break it down to prove that it's absurd
Because many teens think they can't be an example
They think that their voice cannot be heard

They've bought the lie that they can't make a difference
So they just float around through life in the adolescent years
Thinking "I'm not old enough to make a change
I'm too you to have any kind of career"

But the Bible condemns this thought as a lie
First Timothy four twelve says it's not true
My fellow teenagers can make a difference
A major change in the world can be caused by you

Let's take a look at the verse I mentioned
It says, "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."
So I'm asking you to be an example to the world
Regardless of age or maturity

I wanna show you how to make a difference
I wanna show you how to make a change
Because it's quite simple to be an example
Very simple and an awesome exchange

I wanna take a moment to examine the verse
I wanna make this truth heard
Because the Bible instructs the youth to be an example
In many ways, especially in word

You see, Ephesians four twenty-nine says not to use rude or abusive language
And I think we all know what this means
Let me ask you something: does cussing, in any way, ever glorify God?
Does swearing ever make your heart anymore clean?

The answer is "no" to both of those questions
But first let me show you something:
How the words that come out of our mouth can give glory to the Lord
They can be an example that points to the King

Now if you're a young person using your tongue for evil
I wanna ask you to stop, because that example could be leading others away from Christ
Might get someone thinking about you: "Man, if that's Christianity I want nothing to do with it"
So be a good example, especially with your mouth, and let all words be nice

The Timothy verse also instructs to be an example to other believers
You could inspire them to move in their mission
So stay away from swearing, gossip, and hateful words
Instead, be an example to other Christians

Another important way to be an example is in conduct
And what that means is how you act
Let the Lord's grace guide you in a behavior similar to His
Because this could show a model of Christ, which the world needs, so just know that

So don't go conforming to the ways of this world
Be the salt and light and the city on the hill
Don't hide yourself; be holy in a place of unholiness
In every thing you do, including conduct, let it be done for God's Will

Another vital key to the example formula would be this:
Showing who God is to the world by love
Let the love unconditional, let it be crazy and insane
Let this power lead others to realize that God is enough

You see, I have some friends who aren't Christians
And probably don't wanna hear me preach
So instead of doing that, I show unconditional love
To this dying world, compassion is the best way to reach

And if we show lovingkindness to other believers
That might inspire them to grow into a deeper relationship with God
So teenage Christians, be fishers of men
And let love work as your rod

Like Francis of Assisi once said
"Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary use words"
Because love is the loudest sound
Show the example of Christ and let who you are in Him be heard

Now let's cover what it means to be an example in spirit
And how to be on fire for the Lord
Because if show Him through your actions to the world
He's so great that they'll be coming back for more

So let's be an example in spirit
And let God work through us
Teens, you're not useless
Let your life be a reflection of the light of Jesus

Youth, be an example in faith
And show the world how tall you stand
Because your trust is in God Almighty
And you know that He'll deliver you with His Hand

And if we live this extraordinary faith
The world can see and know our Shepherd
That He satisfies us
And this might inspire them to trust in His word

Now let's talk about purity
And how we can make difference
Because, teens, if we're conforming to this world
Are we really showing that we're true Christians?

So stand up for the Lord
If someone tries to pressure you into sex or drugs
Just shine the light of Christ and don't give in
Be an example by being a Jesus freak and not a thug

Always be pure of heart
Even something like, which seems small, can cause a great impact
You are never too young for the Lord to use you
That's the truth, and don't forget that

God can use you, even through the tiniest measure
Like through your words, your conduct, your faith, and in spirit
Don't forget to always remain pure to be an example
And your love can proclaim the gospel to even those who don't want to hear it

So don't let anyone look down on you because of your age
Model to them who Christ is
Even though you are young, you don't have to wait
Go be an example so you can show that you are His