412teens is dedicated to encouraging teens and sharing pearls of biblical truth in a sea of spiritual sludge. We're a ministry of Got Questions Ministries. Our mission is to glorify God by providing biblical, applicable, compassionate, and timely answers to spiritually-related questions about topics of interest to young believers. We aim to encourage healthy physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health in every young Christian we encounter.
The "412" stands for 1 Timothy 4:12, which is "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." Just because you're young, that doesn't mean you have nothing to offer. Teens are 100% capable of receiving and expressing God's amazing grace and love.
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"Be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise." —Ephesians 5:15 (NLT)
💬 QUESTION: How are you living in wise ways?
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"People will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good." —2 Timothy 3:2-3 (NLT)⠀
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Jesus described of a season to come when the world will be in chaos. There will be false Messiahs, claiming to be Him, but that they should not be believed. His disciples will be persecuted, killed, and hated for His name's sake. But even that will not signal the end of the world.⠀
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The truth is, we've been in the "End Times" for over 2,000 years. The world entered the "End of the Age" the moment that Jesus ascended to heaven. As we approach the end of the end of time, we can take this as an encouragement to be careful about the way we live our lives and to make as great of an impact for God's kingdom as we can.⠀
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While it can be important to discuss views about the end times and form your own opinions, it's of even more importance to practice humility by stating, "I believe this, but I might be wrong. Let Jesus return in His perfect timing, according to the perfect way God wills." Because, regardless of who ends up being "right," the fact remains that Jesus will return, and until then, we should continue to follow Jesus' command to share the gospel and continue to serve Him for as long as we live.⠀
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💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What’s the best way we can prepare for Jesus’ return?⠀
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"There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven." —Luke 21:11 (NLT)
Think of the world events of the last 200 years that have induced panic in End Times theorists—global wars, nuclear threats, assassinations, genocides... Not to minimize current world events, but there have been even more chaotic and scary times than our recent history. Please try not to freak out when watching the news. The world has seen stuff like this before, and we're still waiting for Jesus to return.
One of the most important things to understand about the End Times is that God's timing is perfect, and He knows much more than we do. Think about it, if Jesus returned centuries ago, you wouldn't have born or had an opportunity to have a relationship with the Creator the universe. I think part of the reason Jesus hasn't returned yet is simply so that more people can be born and saved! Once Jesus returns, the eternal state of all who are alive will be set.
But the gospel is still spreading, and millions are turning to Christ every day. Why wouldn't Christ wait longer so they could all turn to Him?
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: How do you feel knowing we’ve been in the “End Times” for over 2000 years?
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"Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ." —1 Corinthians 15:57
💬 QUESTION: What are your victories?
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"Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." —Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
To "live out" our faith is to live in a way that shows what we believe. Sin is bad, so we try not to sin. Kindness is good, so we try to be kind. We respect and honor others. We show empathy and compassion and choose to forgive. We value human life. We practice sexual purity. We love others and love God in ways that make it obvious God is working through us.
Living this way in private is essential but so is living this way in public. To follow Jesus in private but follow the world in public is hypocrisy. To claim to follow Jesus but not live like it is even worse.
"Living out" our faith is to live out what we believe to be true. If we live like Jesus' teachings aren't relevant for modern life, it shows that we don't believe He's God the Son, Lord and Savior. If we truly have faith in Him, we will want to honor Him, and we'll care how our actions make others think of Him.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What are some opportunities to live like Jesus where others can see?
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"Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." —1 Corinthians 15:57
Victory in Christ is what believers experience at the moment of salvation when they receive the forgiveness of their sins and the promise of eternal life through Jesus alone. Our flesh is crucified "with its passions and desires". Yet, despite our Christ-given victory, we still have our sinful tendencies to wage war against.
The good news is that, while we DO still experience temptation, we DON'T have any temptation that can overpower us. We're not battling temptations in vain, because God is with us, and the victory over our sin is already ours through Christ's victory.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What part do we play in having victory in Christ?
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"Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." —Matthew 5:16 (NLT)
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"Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." —1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
All of us are prone to feeling like everything is against us. Sometimes it really does feel that way. But that kind of mindset shifts our brains into believing the world revolves around us. Then, when we realize it doesn't, we get stuck in a black hole of self-pity.
When we choose to serve God and others selflessly, it's hard to continue feeling sorry for ourselves. Consider the wonderful things He can do though us—and act on them! SelfLESSness overshadows selfISHness every time. They cannot co-exist. When we choose to focus on the goodness of God rather than our self-pity, we're truly choosing joy and contentment in God.
If you've developed a habit of self-pity, it's going to be a challenge to overcome it, but it's NOT impossible. With every moment, you have a choice—walk with the Holy Spirit's guidance or indulge in sinful desires.
At the end of the day, God does know what's best—even if we don’t understand it at the time. Yes, life can be tough, but God knows what's best for you. Self-pity isn't healthy and it doesn't help us follow God's calling for our lives.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What’s one way self-pity sabotages your relationship with Jesus?
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"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." —Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
We just can't seem to escape AI. With its rise in popularity, technical advancement, and availability, it's progressing quicker than we can even process how to interact with it. So it's more important than ever to consider the use of AI from a Christian perspective—how we should (and shouldn't) be using it as followers of Christ and what risks to look out for.
Should Christians use AI? It's truly up to you. If you choose to use AI, do so with wisdom and discernment. Don't let AI do your work for you, think for you, or "create" for you. Don't rely on AI for spiritual, medical, or emotional support. Never let AI stand in for real human connection.
💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What part have you let AI play in your life and faith?
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"God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." —Matthew 5:6 (NLT)
💬 QUESTION: Where would you like to see God's justice in today's world?
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