By J.C. Ryle
Foreword by Doug Phillips
Addressing the Greatest Challenges in a Young Man's Life
"This book is written for boys who hope to make something of their lives. It is for young men who want to live a victorious life for Christ and transcend the mediocrity which has come to define our modern youth culture."
— Doug Phillips
Young men will benefit from the solid, Biblical instruction of J.C. Ryle. Like a father counseling his sons, he warns against the dangers most tempting to them—pride, love of pleasure, thoughtlessness, contempt of Christianity, and the fear of man's opinion. He then offers five principles to help young men stay on the straight and narrow path:
- Try to get a clear view of the evil of sin
- Seek to become acquainted with our Lord Jesus Christ
- Never forget that nothing is so important as your soul
- Remember it is possible to be a young man and yet to serve God
- Determine as long as you live to make the Bible your guide and adviser
"There are few young men anywhere who seem to think on eternal things . . . High or low, rich or poor, gentle or simple, learned or unlearned, in town or in country; it makes no matter. I tremble to observe how few young men are led by the Spirit—how few are in that narrow way which leads to life—how few are setting their affections upon things above—how few are taking up the cross, and following Christ. I say it with all sorrow, but I believe, as in God's sight, I am saying nothing more than the truth. Young men, you form a large and most important class; and in what condition are your immortal souls?"
— J.C. Ryle
"Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded." —Titus 2:6
Softcover, 5¼" x 7", 89 pages
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