Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
In Greek culture, young people didn’t have much credibility. Paul wanted to Timothy to shatter those preconceptions by his lifestyle of commitment to Christ.
In our culture, a host of things can strip us of our credibility.
Let no one despise your (bank account, car, home), but be an example…
Let no one despise your (education, experience), but be an example…
Let no one despise your (past, failures), but be an example…
No matter what people see that gives them an excuse to discount you, be an example.