If you want to make a difference as a Christian youth, you should remember that it’s not just about going to church or reading the Bible (although those things definitely matter). You can make a difference by living a Christian life every single day. There are many ways you can give back and make a difference as a Christian youth. Below are things to do in order to make a difference as a Christian youth.
Be a good example for other youth. As a Christian youth, you should lead by example. That means following Christian teachings. Everything you do in your life should reflect the goodness of God. Show positivity, smile, and do good works. Don’t talk behind other people’s backs. Be kind to all people, those who aren’t popular. Love thy neighbor as thyself. Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk. Don’t drink, smoke, party, cheat on tests, gossip, or engage in other negative behaviors. Be someone who spends Friday night on their knees in prayer rather than at a party getting wasted.
Be patient and kind. If people can’t tell you’re a Christian by your actions and words, you’re doing it wrong. You need to live every single day with the right attitude. Love others and be willing to help them even at cost to yourself. This is a fundamental commandment that Jesus gave during his time on Earth. To love others as you love yourself is so important. Don’t let ego and status stop you from treating others as you would your own brothers and sisters.
Reach out to people who are shunned by others. Jesus showed love to people who were treated negatively by others or regarded lowly by society. Never give up on someone, and especially never give up on God, in the good times and the bad. You will encounter islands in school and other settings. This means there are people who only hang out with certain people because they don’t know anyone else and won’t make an effort to know anyone else. It is something everyone does. You need to step up and be a bridge, which means stepping out of your comfort zone. You can sit with someone who sits alone at lunch and just be a friend. Or you could lend a listening ear to them. Building a personal relationship is a great first step to leading someone to Christ.
Be able to take rejection or loss with grace. You should be happy to do the good deeds you do. However, it can be more challenging to show a positive attitude when you are rejected or otherwise face negativity in your life. When confronted about your beliefs, don’t freak out. Remember that everyone has a different story as to how they became a Christian, whether it was a dramatic conversion or they just grew up in it, but no matter how you became a Christian, it’s your firsthand account. Tell people why you believe what you believe even if they ridicule you for it.
Keep studying your faith. Continue to study and learn about your faith as you get older. Know that even adults still work on the tough questions. Come to youth group with a heart that wants to learn. People will notice a change in your group. Start answering questions and step out of your comfort zone. Once you step out of your comfort zone, others will start to step out of theirs. Spouting verse is all well and good, but understanding the deeper meaning behind it all, how it fits into the entire narrative of the Bible, is more important. You can say “God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son…” (John 3:16), but until you can show that same love to others, it’s difficult for others to see the positive change caused by your faith.
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