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"For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievemen...
06/02/2026

"For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world." —1 John 2:16 (NLT)

Let's be honest with ourselves, OK? The whole point of p**n is to elicit lustful emotions, thoughts, and actions. There is literally no other point.

You don't HAVE to give in to that curiosity or desire to watch, view, or read p**n. You are NOT a slave to your sin; Jesus Christ has freed you from that. When Joseph was confronted with sexual offers from another man's wife, he literally ran away from her. Job committed to sexual purity by refusing to look lustfully at young women. There's no reason to dwell upon the things that can cause us harm.

"Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh." —Romans 13:14

💬 QUESTION: How does surrendering to sin actively harm us?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/what-is-wrong-with-watching-p**nography.php

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05/31/2026

A little silliness for your Sunday. 🤪

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05/30/2026

"The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word." —Matthew 13:20-12 (NLT)

💬 QUESTION: What kind of seeds of faith were planted in you?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/what-should-I-do-if-Im-losing-the-faith-I-grew-up-with.php

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"Encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." —1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)Look for someo...
05/28/2026

"Encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." —1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

Look for someone who feels safe to you. Look around for people who are kind and respectful to others. They might be quiet or more introverted, so it may require a little extra effort to initiate a conversation. Quiet, kind people tend to be less distracted by being "popular," and you might find their friendship more meaningful.

Let friendship grow slowly. You don't have to share everything right away or do everything together immediately. It takes time to build trust. Often friendships are built on shared memories and experiences. Simply doing activities or spending time together creates those memories, but they often can't be rushed. Try to slowly, but consistently, spend time with your chosen people.

I would like to encourage you to be kind to yourself. You're not a failure for being shy, not having friends (or not many), or having trouble connecting. Meeting new people and establishing friendship can be awkward.

Keep going, keep growing, and keep learning.

💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: What can you do to help future friends find you?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/why-cant-i-make-friends.php

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"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." —Proverbs 18:24Whil...
05/26/2026

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." —Proverbs 18:24

While there's nothing wrong with having lots of friends and acquaintances of all kinds—no matter the gender, Christians or non-Christians—it's so essential to make sure you have a few friends of high quality. I'm talking about friends who accept you as you are, encourage and support you (1 Thessalonians 5:11), and with whom you feel like you can be yourself and who you feel safe with.

Friendship is built on mutual trust and respect. You and your friends should be building each other up, honoring one another, and encouraging one another's personal and spiritual growth.

When a true friend talks to you about a concern or an area in which you need to grow, you know their intent is from love. If they didn't love you and value you, they wouldn't risk telling you something you didn't want to hear! Take a true friend's rebuke seriously and with humility. If they're speaking falsely or with empty words, then that isn't a true friend.

Finally, remember that Jesus is the truest friend we'll ever have. He's there for you through all things and all the time. While He's the one who has brought your friends into your life, He shouldn't be the last one you go to with your problems. Make Him the first.

💬 IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR: How can we be true friends for others?

📘 LEARN MORE: https://412teens.org/qna/what-is-true-friendship.php

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