A young Christian

Timothy was exhorted to let no one despise his youth, but rather to show himself an example to all believers. What Timothy must be as a younger pastor, every Christian should be. So we must identify the season of which Paul speaks, 'youth', which extends further than we might imagine. There are two audiences implied for this season of life, the world at large, and the church in particular. There is a contrast established between the effect of this display, either despite and disdain, or potent example. Paul also identifies the spheres in which this example ought to be set.