Men

Titus 2:6-8
"Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works, in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you."

Dad explained these verses in detail to Beth, but they should be pretty self-explanatory to you older ones, so I thought that this was a neat poem to learn from.

ADVICE by Edgar Guest

My boy, be easy with your friend.
To him be very glad to lend;
Make smooth his way whene'er you can;
Don't tell his faults to any man.
Spare him your censure; shut your eyes
To little flaws which may arise.
But in your search for fame of pelf,
Do not be easy with yourself.

For others have a gentle way;
Forgive their sins whene'er you may,
But with yourself be strict. Make sure
That fault of yours shall not endure.
See in yourself each trifling flaw,
And make yourself obey the law.
O'erlook the wrongs which others do,
But never blind yourself to you.

Although deceit might win your fight,
Compel your self to do what's right.
Of others' weakness never speak,
But do not let yourself be weak.
Have pity for the many woes
Which every man around you knows;
But when a trial comes to you,
Be glad that you can see it through.

Keep conscience always as your guide
And by its whisperings abide.
Be lenient and kind of heart;
Utter no speech which leaves a smart.
But always wheresoe'er you turn,
Remember, with yourself, be stern.
Be strict in all you say and do,
Not with your neighbors, but with you!