STOP AND THINK Youth is the time when we have generally our most health and strength: death seems far away, and to enjoy ourselves in this life seems to be everything. (J. C. Ryle, 19th century Anglican bishop, speaking to young men)
“Eat, drink, and be merry” seems to be the mantra for many young people. Uncertain of the future, and often unable to cope with today’s life and its economic trials, they live for the moment with no thought for the future. They would do well to follow the counsel of the Bible.
For the grace of God . . . teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2:11-13)