Introduction

This next series is a group of four articles that are about four major issues that young people face in their lives — baptism, character development, relationships, and debt. It is hoped that as you read through them, even if you have already made the decision to be baptized or if you are no longer looking for a relationship, they will cause you to think upon Biblical things, and to meditate upon practical advice found in the Word of God. Each of us, regardless of our age, are confronted with these four things constantly throughout our lives — if it isn’t our own issues that we are facing, at times we are trying to help others with theirs. May these articles serve to help us look at each of these situations with a right attitude and with a Biblical foundation. May you find them to be practical, Scriptural, and encouraging.