As you probably know, it is pretty tough to be a Christian teenager in this world; today, we will look at why this is and what we need to do about it. Let's jump in!
"If you are of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." John 15:19.
That verse is packed full of truth; the world is a scary place and can draw you in. Trust me; I've been there. It looks comforting and beautiful on the outside, and then you walk inside, and it's dirty, evil, and full of lies. The world hated Jesus; they stuck Hom on a cross and mocked Him. So as followers of Christ, why shouldn't we be hated also?
"I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." John 17:14.
In this verse, Jesus is saying we are not of the world. The world doesn't like different things; once again, the world is a liar, so .it will say oh, we love everyone, yet we feel like we "don't belong" or we "are different." The truth is that the world needs you to be what it says is ok and nothing else. And I don't know about you, but I'm not going to comply just because I want more likes on my post or more followers online.
If you want to know why it's hard to be a Christian teenager, the world has taken Christians, changed them, and molded them into what they want us to be. And we feel like we don't belong because that's how they want us to feel. But I'm here to tell you the truth; God has overcome the world. We serve a God that is bigger than all. He wants good things for you; He will bring you down a path you must go on. Trust Him! He loves you so much that He sent His son to die a horrible death for you and me.
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33.
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-Ava ✨
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