Basics for Career of a Peculiar Youth

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in

faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly

affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the

Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the

saints and seek to show hospitality.

Roman 12: 9 -13

When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them,

“Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I

am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.

For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.

John 13:12-15

And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the

Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so

among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first

among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give

his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:42-45

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore

an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled,

respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a

lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children

submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's

church? ...

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a

bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Exodus 18:21

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will

be able to teach others also.

2 Timothy 2:2

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways

acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and

turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Honor the Lord with

your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; ...

Proverbs 3:5-10

And I charged your judges at that time, ‘Hear the cases between your brothers, and judge righteously

between a man and his brother or the alien who is with him. You shall not be partial in judgment. You

shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be intimidated by anyone, for the judgment is

God's. And the case that is too hard for you, you shall bring to me, and I will hear it.’

Deuteronomy 1:16-17

Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your

heads.’

Deuteronomy 1:13

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

Proverbs 25:28

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

John 10:11

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here

am I! Send me.”

Isaiah 6:8

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be

given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea

that is driven and tossed by the wind.

James 1: 5-6

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God,

did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a

servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by

becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Philippians 2:5-8

Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

1 Corinthians 10:12

Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this

people of yours, which is so great?” God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you

have not asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked

long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over

whom I have made you king, wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches,

possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall

have the like.”

2 Chronicles 1:10 -12

Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. Each will be like a hiding place

from the wind, a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great

rock in a weary land. Then the eyes of those who see will not be closed, and the ears of those who hear

will give attention. The heart of the hasty will understand and know, and the tongue of the stammerers

will hasten to speak distinctly. The fool will no more be called noble, nor the scoundrel said to be

honorable. ...

Isaiah 32:18

After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against

Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you

from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). Then

Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.

And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the

new court, ...

2 chronicles 20:1 -37

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his

hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from

looking on evil, he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread

will be given him; his water will be sure.

Isaiah 33:15-16

Let all who are under a yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name

of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be

disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the bette r since those who

benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a

different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching

that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy

craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil

suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth,

imagining that godliness is a means of gain. ...

1 Timothy 6:1-13

Peculiar: This means Strange, Unfamiliar, or a little surprising, strange

Note: If something is peculiar to a particular person, place, or situation it is a feature that only

belongs to that person or only exists in that place or situation.

Youth: The period of time when someone is young, especially the period when someone is a

teenager -> old age.

Feature of Youth: Young, Dynamic Enthusiasm -> A strong felling of interest and enjoyment

about something and an eagerness to be involved in it. Energy,

Vigour: -> Physical or mental energy and determination / strong & healthy. Youthful

appearance, look complexion.

What is Career?

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress

A career includes all the roles you undertake throughout your life - education, training, paid and

unpaid work, family, volunteer work, leisure activities and more.

"Career" was traditionally associated with paid employment and referred to a single occupation. In today's world the term career is seen as a continuous process of learning and development.

Activities that contribute to a career can include:

training ,education, employment, work experience, community activities, enterprise activities, employment, different life roles, volunteer work, leisure activities

Career Choices

Making the best career choices involves:

knowing yourself - what you like (your interests), what you are good at (your skills and abilities), what is important to you (values)

getting to understand the world of work - what’s out there learning how to make informed decisions

finding out how to achieve objectives.

A career includes all the roles you undertake throughout your life - education, training, paid and unpaid work, family, volunteer work, leisure activities and more.

"Career" was traditionally associated with paid employment and referred to a single occupation. In today's world the term career is seen as a continuous process of learning and development.

Activities that contribute to a career can include:

training ,education, employment, work experience, community activities, enterprise activities, employment, different life roles, volunteer work, leisure activities

Skills needed

Today’s employers are looking for young people that are ready for work and who have

employability skills. These are the skills people need to function in a variety of life and work settings. They are not technical skills, but are skills that allow people to do their jobs well. They include:

communication skills

teamwork skills problem solving skills

taking initiative and being enterprising planning and organisation skills self-management skills, including time management skills

ability to learn and understand quickly ability to use and adapt to new technology.

Future job markets

When you are planning your career consider which skills will be in demand in the future.

Currently there are shortages in jobs that require technical and trade skills such as electricians, bricklayers, carpenters, chefs and more. There are also shortages in nursing, accounting and

health.

God’s Career Guide

Apply God’s word to the world of your career

Why Was Jesus a Carpenter?

Jesus was a carpenter by trade. He picked up tools and made things. Jesus learned a craft and worked just like the others in his community.

“Isn’t this the carpenter?” some asked in Mark 6:3. Jesus could have worked in another occupation, such as a physician, priest, scholar, soldier, fisherman or shepherd or even an

earthly king. But, why did Jesus choose to be a carpenter?

Carpenters make things of utility and value. The carpenter does the work and the object in his hand yields to his design. Carpenters have a plan. They take what is common and make it special.

Carpenters are builders and this is what God the Father wants us to understand about his

Son—Jesus Christ is a builder.

Jesus builds in the natural and the supernatural, in the material and the spiritual. Jesus built the universe. Colossians 1:16-17 tells us Jesus created all things whether “in heaven

and on earth … visible or invisible.” The passage reads: For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible,

whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

What Jesus creates, he sustains: “In him all things hold together.” Today, Jesus is building you, me, and every Christian. There is no person who cannot be

improved by the work of Jesus Christ in their life. We are in his hands and under construction at all times and his plan is to make us more like him.

Much of Jesus’ construction takes place where we spend most of our time, and that is at our jobs and in the workplace. God can use the circumstances and events in your work-

life to change you for the better. He is sovereign over your successes and your failures. Jesus can bring good out of every situation you will ever experience.

Paul declares in 2 Timothy 2:15: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed.

As a Christian, you are as one approved. Jesus saved you and is working in you now so he can work through you later. When you show up to work—Jesus shows up to work.