It
was the classic case of the misfit
The
uninformed and the unhealthy.
"What
can we do to change our disposition?"
The
young men asked the ancient one in the village.
"We
seem so backward to the other tribes
They
are miles away in every way
And
we seem so left behind."
“You need to change your self-image which in turn will change your self-esteem, the ancient one replied.
Instead
of feeling sorry for your sad pitiful selves.
Consider
yourselves as mighty warriors.
Undefeatable
Romans
8:31 King James Version
31
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against
us?
All this can happen by the renewing of
your minds
And
be not conformed to this world: but are ye transformed by the renewing of your mind,
that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
He
fights your battles
9) Deuteronomy 20:4 (NIV)
For the Lord your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against
your enemies to give you victory.
Get knowledge
Hosea
4:7 CJB
My people are destroyed for want of knowledge.
Because you rejected knowledge,
I will also reject you as cohen for me.
Because you forgot the Torah of your God,
I will also forget your children.
Victory
and glory is His
Yours, O Lord,
is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty,
for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom,
O Lord, and you are exalted
as head above all.
"We need to start encouraging our youngsters
to know His word more" ,the young men discussed among themselves.
“True,” the ancient one replied ,“teaching
them the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. Prov 9:10 KJV