Challenges Young Christians Face

Young people striving to make their lives count as Christians often encounter distinct challenges.

One major struggle is living in compromise with sin, requiring them to fight temptation

by avoiding the times, places, and things that typically lure them

to sexual sin, greed, pride, or anger. Another significant

challenge is allowing past failures to defeat them, since being crushed by mistakes—whether

they are daily shortcomings or greater sins—will prevent them from pressing forward. Many also struggle

with seeking the approval of man, trying to please others to boost their ego,

escape criticism, or avoid suffering, rather than focusing on Christ. Young people must