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For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans
for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
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But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
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For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit
their life?
Matthew 16:26
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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And
remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Matthew
28:19, 20
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And this good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout
the world, as a testimony to all the nations; and then the end will
come.
Matthew 24:14
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Dear youth, what is the aim and purpose of your life? Are you
ambitious for education that will give you prestige and honor? Do
you have dreams you can’t even express—that you will one day stand
upon the summit of intellectual greatness? Do you hope to one day
sit as a legislator and help enact laws for the nation? There is nothing
wrong in these aspirations. Each of you can reach your goals. Don’t
be content with mediocrity. Aim high, and exert yourself to reach
your goal
Success in any line demands a definite aim. If you want to
achieve true success in life, set goals worthy of your efforts. The
highest purpose for your life is to give the gospel to the world in this
generation. That purpose opens opportunities for everyone whose
heart Jesus has touched.
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God’s purpose for you is wider, deeper, higher than your limited
vision has ever imagined! God often picks reliable persons from
unlikely places to witness for Him in the world’s highest places.
Many a young person of today, growing up like Daniel in his Judean
home, studying God’s Word and His works, and learning lessons of
responsibility, will yet stand in legislative assemblies, in courtrooms,
and before royalty, as a witness for the King of kings
True education does not ignore the value of scientific knowledge
or literary attainments; but above information it values power; above
power, goodness; above intellectual achievements, character. The
