How will a young man keep his way pure?

In our present days, it is very hard to live a righteous life, especially for young people. This is the case throughout a confused and mixed-up world, but even more so in South Africa with its many cultures, religions and divisions.

Christian role-models are often not there. Worldly thinking and behaviour is advertised over the media and the youth battle with many questions. Some matters which are called sin in Scripture are seen as normal standards in their communities, etc.

On Saturday 6 July, a group of some 40 young people from various churches gathered at Mukhanyo for a youth conference. Themes included: “How to be free indeed” by Rev Isaac Maleke, Dean of Students at Mukhanyo, and “Christian guy-girl relationships” by Rev Zak Mbethe, youth pastor at Wychwood Baptist Church in Edenvale.

​During the afternoon boys and girls had separate sessions while these topics were further elaborated on by the various leaders. Responses from the youth showed that the teachings were much appreciated.
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All who took part arranging the conference agreed that it was richly blessed by the Lord. The day was a success, a good start for a Biblical way forward. However, they also agreed that they hardly could scratch the surface of these very important subjects on which very much teaching is needed. May the Lord help Mukhanyo to touch this need again in the near future and to pray earnestly for our young people in the meantime!

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