Teen Answers
Teen Answers to teen questions. How does the Bible apply to my life as a Teen? How do I know the right choice to make? This is a difficult culture for you as a Christian teen, and you deserve answers to the questions you have from a Biblical perspective.
Look at the questions some other teens are asking. Feel free write your own teen answers to them, and ask questions of your own. This page is for you! Teen Answers Here is a question from Mary (name has been changed.) Question: Hi...I've just been confused about this one thing in particular. Me and this boy like each other a lot...we're both real Christians who try to live our lives after Him. We both agree on the important things in life..and everything seems like it could be perfect...although, it seems as if God is saying "not yet, not right now"...neither of us are sure though, it could be a flat out no or yes...but it seems like wait. So my question is, why would God let us both like each other, yet possibly say no? That doesn't make any sense to me. I guess I'm trying to justify why His answer is just wait. Wouldn't it seem kind of pointless for it to be no?...in my eyes, it's like dangling a treat in front of a dog, but then not giving it to him. Answer: You are delving into one of the greatest difficulties in the Christian life. No one likes to be told to wait. I, of all people, am probably one of the most impetuous persons alive, and have had to deal with this all of my life. The fact that God lets you like each other is a great blessing. As both of you are Christians, I would suggest you spend some time together studying God's Word. Read about couples, and what God says regarding marriage. The Bible does not hold a very popular stance in our day of "If you love him, it's OK." Perhaps God is preparing the two of you for some great things, and this is just the first step--the first test of your faithfulness to God even above your love and faithfulness to each other. I do know that God's Word is true and changeless, and is the only path that leads to a life of peace and joy, so I encourage you to tread carefully, and cry out to the Lord for grace to be faithful to Him, above all. Here is a Bible passage that I often cling to in times of great difficulty and temptation, 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.Romans 11:33-36, King James Version God Bless You, Answer: I was really saddened to get your comments. I must admit that I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through, and therefore do not want to give you simple platitudes. What I do know is that whether no one else in the whole world cares about you, Jesus does. It certainly does not seem like it though, does it? I am sure you think a loving God would not put you through a life like you have. God, however, is preparing you for the future. In what way, you may ask? I do not know, but I know it is true. You did not say whether you are a Christian or not. I would encourage you to go to Christ. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 55: 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Ask your foster parents to allow you to go to church; find a nearby church that teaches the truths of the Bible. There, God will not only teach you His Word, but give you some lasting, true, friends. I would encourage you, and all teens, to realize that these years, though they seem long, will soon be over. Then, as an adult, the rest is up to you! I have been, and will continue, to pray for you, that God will touch your life and your very soul in such a way that you will turn to Him. God Bless You, Answer: In college, I had a professor who challenged us by saying, "Do not date anyone you would not want to marry. Every date is a potential spouse." We thought he was crazy--what about just dating for fun? Through the years I have learned the soundness of his advice. How quickly we can become entangled in a relationship that we cannot seem to get out of. I am so happy this person is praying about the situation and seeking God's advice. My advice would be to go very slowly with this. This guy may be a wonderful Christian, but having married and divorced in less than a year leaves me with questions. We are filled with a world that has gone crazy over love. Now, I am not knocking love; I love my husband dearly, but the key word here is commitment. Are you going to marry until the love seems to have disappeared? Or, are you committed enough to stick it out. Every marriage will go through troubling times, but in the end, that is what causes your love to blossom and grow. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.(Colossians 4:5-6, New King James Version) God Bless You,
Teen Answers Question: I am a mother of two teenage boys. The oldest loves church, but my youngest doesn't like church. He feels we make him go to church and that he should have a choice in the matter. When I was his age, I didn't tell my parents I didn't want to go to church, it was unheard of. Perhaps I am too rigid and or demanding. I just want to expose him to all the church he could get while living with us. At present he is 15 years old, he doesn't like church anymore and I keep telling me other parents doesn't make their children go to church and they let them decide when to go or not to go. He thinks I am not flexible. This is a question, or should I say, plea for help, that I received over a year ago. I would like to hear from some teens. How would you answer this Mom? Here are some thoughts to get you started. Answer: 
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Christian books Teen Answers Question: Hello Linda! I am a CHRISTian teen who has been on a plan to grow in my faith this year. I love your articles and they really give me some questions to get me thinking. As I enter High School I find peer pressure becoming more of a problem, especially when it is from someone you really care about. I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how to avoid these pressures and stay true to myself without losing the ones you love. Answer: In a way, you almost answered your own question. The most important thing you said was, "Stay true to myself," and may I expand that to, "Stay true to Christ." The peer pressures you face in high school will be the same ones you face all of your life. Remember, that if you stay true to Christ, you will have enemies, and unfortunately, they may be the very people who had been your best friends. Christ said, "It is not you that they hate; it is me." (Roughly paraphrased). As a Christian, you have one purpose to fulfill in this life, and that is to walk faithfully with God. He will lead you in the way you should go, and He will replace lost friends with those who share your faith.
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