Expert: Pastor Don Carpenter - 4/11/2010

Question
Hey, im 14  and  at our church we have a youth ministry, but i have noticed something that has troulbed me some teens are treated much better than the rest of us , and somtimes its hurts really bad. so how can i deal with this problem??

Answer
Hi Chandra,

Thank you for this great question.  I am so sorry for my late response.  One way you can deal with this is leading by example.  Reach out to those that you believe are being overlooked.

1Ti 4:12  Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

It is true that people seem to prefer one type of person over another.  It is also true that we should not do that.  Be careful not to assume you know the motives of others, and judge them.  Just make sure that you are not part of the problem and lead by a very clear and aggressive effort to reach the unlovely.  I hope that this helps you.

In Christ
Pastor Don