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“During his teens, parents ought to encourage the child to reevaluate his own life. He should reevaluate his standards and performance in terms of the Scriptures. He might well be helped to devise a teen-age program for putting off the old man and putting on the new man for himself. The teen-age…” quote by Jay E. Adams
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““During his teens, parents ought to encourage the child to reevaluate his own life. He should reevaluate his standards and performance in terms of the Scriptures. He might well be helped to devise a teen-age program for putting off the old man and putting on the new man for himself. The teen-age period, of necessity, is a time of adjustment.””

Jay E. Adams

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Teenagers should assess their lives against biblical standards and intentionally adopt new, godly habits.

In simple terms: Teens need to align values with Scripture and change.

Key Takeaway

Encourage biblical self‑assessment and growth.

Themes

faith adolescence self‑improvement

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

advisory spiritual

When to use this quote

  • family counseling
  • youth groups
  • personal retreats
  • school programs

Key Concepts

biblical ethics identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents model biblical standards?
  • What practical steps help teens “put on the new man”?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be resisted by peer pressure or lack of support.

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