The Scholar
60-Second Sermon
English - September 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 minute - 858 KB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality sermon christianity religion one-minute second 60-second Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Johann Philippe Baratier was a German scholar. He published 11 works during the 18th century and authored many more unpublished manuscripts.
He grew up with a highly structured educational framework, which led to his ability to speak fluent French, Latin and Dutch, in addition to his ability to read Greek fluently. Within three years of studying Hebrew, he was able to translate the Old Testament into both Latin and French.
And while those feats are remarkable in and of themselves, there is one more caveat that makes them even more impressive … You see, Baratier accomplished all of those achievements by the age of 11.
In a letter to Timothy, Paul wrote: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”
Or as it says in the Message: “Don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.”
We may not accomplish the feats of Baratier, but we all, no matter how young or old, can make a difference here on earth by teaching others through how we live. Be encouraged this week to live the kind of life that pleases God.