As Christians, we are separate from the world and must remind ourselves of that distinction by abstaining from secular and sinful activities that go on outside the church. One of the many reasons it’s important for young men to fellowship in the church is so that we can confess our temptations and issues that we struggle with. Many of us face worldly temptations that can be hard to resist and we may think as if we are the only ones struggling. However, 1 Corinthians 10:13 says “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.” When we understand that our temptations are common to others, it can be less intimidating and difficult to speak freely about what we are going through. Fellowship allows an opportunity for us to worship together and encourage one another to walk in Christ, as well as share the love of God with one another. Young men, in particular, need to fellowship with other young men in the church because they need to encourage one another in such trying times as these. A young man absent of spiritual guidance and strong male leadership may be susceptible to the negative influences in today’s society. Life obligations and daily tasks may cause someone to be consumed by their misguided actions and thoughts. Through fellowship and strong communication, a young man is able to see and understand how the adult men in our church have progressed through many of the challenging experiences that we are currently going through. The worst place to be is absent of a relationship with Jesus Christ and isolated from those who care about you. Communication is really the key. Through fellowship, our young men are able to obtain knowledge and wisdom from the adult men in our church on how to deal with various challenges like academics, relationships, finances, character development, and continuing personal growth with Jesus Christ. All of these topics have helped to obtain a certain amount of knowledge to make better decisions. Many young men in our local communities have used poor judgment which has led to a loss of opportunities for them. Prayer, constant fellowship, and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ will help our young men become successful in life.
Submitted by Trustee Stan Ridley