Our Scripture reading today is 1 Timothy 4:12, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
There is no such thing as a self made man or a self made Christian. A man or woman can only be Christian by putting their faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the only One Who can make someone a child of God. We all had or have various people in our lives who mentored us. They set an example for us to follow whether it be in sports, business, or our walk with the LORD. At some point, it will be our turn to be the example. It will be a privilege to pour our lives into someone else who is a new follower of Jesus Christ. By the grace of God, we can and should live a life that helps others see Christ and bring glory to God.