Problems facing Junior Teens today(survey in Romania)

The problem with our world

Psalm 119:9-11 “How can a young man keep his waypure? By living according to your word…”

Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to thepattern of this world, but be transformed by therenewing of your mind.”

Among men: “Tell me what alcohol you drink and Iwill tell you who you are!”

The Bible: The measure of a man is seen in hisGodliness - 1 Samuel 16:7

Attitudes towards alcohol

The alcohol link with sexualpromiscuity

The behaviour of teenagers has been changingsignificantly in recent years:

1) A more liberal sexual outlook and

2) Increased sexual activity…

The effect of this change on outlook and behaviour

Reasons for the increase in sexual activity amongteenagers

Other contributing factors

“From what sources doteenagers today mainly learnabout sex?”

Teaching them the importance ofpurity in relationships

Teach them the difference in what the world says andwhat the Bible says

Teach them to respect their own bodies and that ofothers

Help them to know what they are looking for in arelationship

Teaching them the importance ofpurity in relationships

Give them guidelines for a God glorifying relationship

Encourage them where necessary, to seek forgiveness

1 John 1:9

Romans 8:1

1 Corinthians 6:9-11