Paul's famous letter to Timothy is a guide for me. The context here is what does Timothy need to pay attention to? What should he particularly pay attention to as he lives out his life?

For starters avoid teaching that is based on deception or demonic. Know that God’s creation is good, discern rules being presented to you, a thankful heart is important, follow good teaching, and I really love this one in the age of 24 Hour Fitness, Cross Fit, fitness gadgets, and our culture’s preoccupation with beautiful, sculpted bodies.

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.”

I’m not against being fit, the good book says our physical bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit so be sure to take care of it! It just made me chuckle.

The other major point for me was really about how one’s character can trump being young. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”