My Confirmation Verse Essay

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The verse that I chose for my confirmation is 1 Timothy 4:12, “ Do not 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.” Allow me to provide some background before I get into the meaning. About a year ago a friend of mine invited me to a youth night every wednesday at the freedom center, I have long since forgotten the sermon from that wednesday night but the verse the youth pastor pointed out to us has always stuck with me. This verse holds a special meaning to me because in this day and age I feel like people my age tend to be looked down upon, almost as if we are unable to comprehend subjects believed to be far beyond our knowledge. This verse

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