Young people, young people, should not be without ideals,

shouldn’t be without the resolve to exercise discernment in issues

and to seek justice and truth.

I

Eyes that are full of deceit and prejudice toward others

are not things young people should have,

and young people should not carry out destructive, abominable acts.

They should not be without aspirations, should not be without drive,

and an enthusiastic desire to better themselves;

they should not be disheartened about their prospects,

and nor should they lose hope in life or confidence in the future;

they should have the perseverance

to continue along the way of truth they’ve now chosen—

to realize their wish to expend their entire lives for God,

expend their entire lives for God.

II

They should not be without the truth,

nor should they harbor hypocrisy and unrighteousness—

they should stand firm in the proper stance, stand firm in the proper stance.

They should not just drift along,

but should have the spirit to dare to make sacrifices and to struggle

for justice and truth.

Young people should have the bravery

to not succumb to oppression by the forces of darkness

and to transform the significance of their existence.

Young people should not resign themselves, resign themselves to adversity,

but should be open and frank,

with a spirit of forgiveness for their brothers and sisters.

III

Young people should not be without the resolve

to exercise discernment in issues

and should not be without the resolve to seek justice and truth.

You should pursue all things beautiful and good,

and you should obtain the reality of all positive things.

You should be responsible toward your life,

and you must not take it lightly.

You should be responsible toward your life,

and you must not take it lightly.

from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Words for the Young and the Old