Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Remember Now…. Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk.

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Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Remember Now…. Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, And put away evil from your flesh, For childhood and youth are vanity. Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them” Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Solomon’s Attitude He maintains a non-pessimistic attitude Ecclesiastes 1:13 Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

That Happiness is Found in God True happiness Ecclesiastes 2:24 Ecclesiastes 3:12 Ecclesiastes 4:18-20 Ecclesiastes 9:9-10 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man's all. For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

The Inexperience of Youth The young should listen to their parents Proverbs 1:8 Proverbs 4:1-2 Proverbs 4:10-13 Proverbs 5:1-2 Proverbs 13:1 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com To Respect Authority Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, And in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment. (Ecclesiastes 11:9) Enjoy youth – but be accountable True freedom is obedience Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

To Refrain from Evil Enjoy life – but control your impulses Key verses: Ecclesiastes 11:10 Ecclesiastes 12:14 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23 Enjoy life – but control your impulses Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

To Develop Faith in God Early in Life Trust in God while young Proverbs 4:3-5 Proverbs 22:6 Ephesians 6:4 Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com Remember Now…. To have the right attitude Happiness is only found in God Rely on the instruction of parents Respect authority Refrain from evil Develop faith in God now Richard Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com