Thoughts for Young Men by J C Ryle
Thoughts for young men By J C Ryle Chapter 1 – Reasons for exhorting young men 1. There are few young men anywhere who seem to be Christians – few led by the Spirit – few on narrow road that leads to life – few setting affections on things above – few taking up the cross and following Christ Most are backward about the doctrine of salvation Most are irregular about Sunday Services Most are difficult to draw to weekly bible studies and prayer times Most are inattentive to whatever is being preached 2. Death and judgments are waiting for young men, even as it waits for others and they nearly all seem to forget it. Tomorrow is the devil’s day but today is God’s Everyone needs a “Great salvation” – all need to be born again, washed in Christ’s blood – all need to be sanctified by the Spirit. Your health may be taken from you in a moment through accident, fever, inflammation, bro...