1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you for being young—set the example instead.
12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
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Bible verses for young men
Scripture does not treat youth as a holding pattern. It tells young men to set the example rather than wait for permission, to run from what will cost them later, and to build the habits now that they will lean on for decades.
Titus 2:6–8
The one charge given specifically to young men is self-control, backed by example.
6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee what you cannot argue with, and pursue what is good alongside other people.
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Psalm 119:9
The question is asked and answered in one verse—by living according to God's word.
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9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
Proverbs 3:5–6
Trusting God over your own read on things is the habit that shapes every later decision.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.