13 Rules for Young Men

[@rebelthepebble]

Rule 1 - Read always Rule 2 - Be hyper vigilant about avoiding sexualized content Rule 3 - Speak last (James 1:19) Rule 4 - If you’re not ready for marriage, don’t date Rule 5 - Foster and maintain an alone activity Rule 6 - Don’t use self deprecating humor Rule 7 - If you have had an idea for at least a week, act on it Rule 8 - Understand your triggers Rule 9 - Set Boundaries (you can’t please everyone) Rule 10 - Learn how to tell stories Rule 11 - “Not my circus, not my monkeys” Mind your own business Rule 12 - Be frugal while you’re single, be content Rule 13 - Approach people with a genuine curiosity Rule 15 - Burger King foot lettuce (this was not in the video)

[@oblivionfan345Tony]

The last thing you'd want in your burger king burger is someone else's for fungus... But as it turns out, that might be what you get.

[@Swiftninjatrev]

burger king foot lettuce is the best one on that list. 😂

[@FrankieAmadeian.]

I'm glad you included 15. You got a chuckle out of me.

[@Gryphondork.]

Where did 14 go?

[@rebelthepebble]

It’s a mystery

[@samuelcain7511]

I would add maybe a few things to this list that have been helpful to me: - Stop complaining. It adds no value, makes others miserable, and does not help the problem. Instead, create an optimistic problem-solving mindset. It adds joy instead of sorrow and frustration. - Make your mornings count - people are different and some prefer PM vs AM, but winning the morning is winning the day. You carry the momentum forward. I would especially suggest prioritizing time in the Scripture and prayer here. hanks for the valuable content!

[@austinhunt6455]

As a young man, I really do love this channel. I always thought I was alone in my struggles with pornography (1 day free btw), and struggles with being a man. But literally, because of this channel, ive been challenged to get closer to Jesus, read more, exercise more, and just overall be more disciplined. Issac thank you for being a vessel for Jesus, and teaching all of us who Jesus really is. May God bless you!

[@benjamin_john_turner]

awesome stuff man keep going!!

[@kalichekid]

Hey that's so good! But just something to let u in on, don't be counting the days that you're free from that sin it'll just set u up for failure. Instead don't count the days because it's not a count down of how long u can go until giving in, this is ur new life you don't need to look back at the last time u did the sin it's a new person and lifestyle, God bless keep prayin

[@austinhunt6455]

@@kalichekid Dude, I literally felt like God spoke to me through this... I have been counting days since my last relapse for YEARS (Been a christian for 3 years). You're right.. its not a streak to be had, its a life to be lived. Thank you, man. May God bless you

[@kalichekid]

@austinhunt6455 I'm so happy to be hearing this! God bless you too!

[@ccg.andrew]

Yessir! Glory to God!

[@timothyjames731]

Thank you, rule #4 is so powerful for me as 25 year old. I've wasted a lot of time investing in the wrong people.

[@michaelnardini4934]

My rule #14 is: Find your own style. A creative outlet is needed. The choices you make, aesthetically, say something about who you are.

[@TylerConway-z6s]

I am a young man making that change into adulthood and probably the biggest concept I have learned is don’t worry just trust God🙏✝️

[@DanielThe27th]

“You can’t get back time” - This rule is something that has benefited every area of my life because so many things either should be done because time isn’t unlimited, or opportunities pass by because I sat on my hands. ie investing, asking girls on dates, and working out. Don’t live with regret, and think long term! You can always make more money or whatnot, but today’s date only happens once.

[@braynjohnson4302]

Rule I have to remind myself constantly (and I regularly fail to follow)… Pray FIRST. With any sort of difficulty it’s natural for me to look for a fix on my own power and I often spend lots of time, energy, stress looking for the answer and when I run out of options that’s when I remember to reach out to God. Go to God first in EVERYTHING. In struggles, in pain, in joy. Go to God first in Prayer.

[@charleshayden7408]

God bless you so richly - Men on Mission!!!

[@dori2316]

Hey Isaac, my take on your 13th rule and what I would also put there too would be to be mentally present. It’s interesting what happens when I’m mentally present when I’m talking with another individual. On one hand, I naturally feel more empathetic towards the individual, while on the other hand, the receiving individual perceived me as more charismatic and provides the opportunity for more heart-felt and meaningful conversations. This is especially true our short attention span culture.

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2040]

Thank you Isaac! Appreciate your work from Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@gmatthewclark]

“Thoughts for Young Men” by J.C. Ryle is a very helpful book!

[@Swiftninjatrev]

I know right?! I got it around spring, and it's such an interesting book.

[@dr.snipes9410]

@@Swiftninjatrevwhich version should I get?

[@LucasSousa-pb8kh]

One rule that has really helped me is to set a minimum Bible reading time. Or devotional time.❤ thanks so much this will definitely help me!

[@jarodferkin2585]

13 was great, that has been such a blessing for me in my life. It is worth mentioning that it makes you an excellent conversationalist as well. People love to talk and generally, people have something worth talking about, let them.😊

[@ThatGuy-ks3fx]

You hit a lot of really great points. As a young man myself your videos have been truly a blessing in my search to figure out what being a man of God really means. Thank you for taking the time and effort to making them. Keep on doing the good work brother.

[@antcross8623]

This channel is so awesome. I came to faith awhile back like 14 yrs old and im 20 now and ive been struggling with lust but its gotten better over the years.I remember being 14 and seeking answers to truth and I was in a dark place and that's what led to me going to porn for distraction its just habit and its fading a bit.I feel that I've been afraid of what God wants from me because although i came to faith it seems that Im scared of what he might call me to do.I really wanna implement the Gospel in my life and I wanna trust in God as Abraham did even though it must've been tough to leave what you knew and to go to the unknown.He still had faith in God.I encourage all the men reading this don't be afraid of what God has for you let's help one another to trust God with our lives we are walking into the unknown but we know that God is faithful.

[@MakingMenAcademy]

Alone and reboot time is definitely important. For me at least. But hey, …okay you just used Jesus as an example in real time 😆

[@kimomartian816]

It feels like this whole video was hand made for me man. Crazy

[@TnOrchidguy]

Thank you, brother, thank you.

[@JoseSantos-vn4nt]

God bless you, Issac. I definitely related with you. Being too nice, struggling with lust, setting boundaries, accomplishing goals within a week (I want to return to social media!) , reading more, negative talk/thoughts, genuine curiosity with other people’s stories (i think that’s it haha). God has a mission for us. God is good🙏🏻✝️🕊️

[@thomaspayne5218]

I may not be a young man (depends on the age limit). However, these rules are all good targets for men. My own rule to add: "Test everything by the Scripture." This one can be taken for granted. Yet, we often forget to test philosophies, ideas, and every other word of knowledge. Men's Channels are popping up everywhere on KZbin and tell you how to succeed as a man. They may say some true things, but it doesn't make all their content safe / godly.

[@Telepathythinker]

Yeah some of these Red pill, Sigma male, MGTOW content is borderline manipulative witchcraft. And doesn’t line in what the word of God teaches

[@tyronrossouw44]

Good thoughts, brother

[@Priyanshu017]

If you want to learn something, about some thing, drop all the questions at home for a day! Keeps your mind open for observation.

[@borisvandruff7532]

Here’s one: Regularly examine your conscience and look for ongoing sin to repent of and stop doing.

[@michaelnardini4934]

Really excellent content coming from you, consistently. Thanks

[@paulmensah6780]

Thanks, this was soo helpful.

[@nkay4831]

Wow, what a powerful video. Thank you

[@edwinflores7519]

We need more channels like yours!

[@Jonathan_McConnell]

You should read J. Daniel Hays’ “the message of the prophets.” It is a solid 10/10.

[@ijmusic3233]

All of the rules you mentioned you true and I follow them,but it is a process but I love them

[@thiagojeronimo3750]

Thanks for the vid

[@Cod_160]

Great video!!!!

[@mattTHEEgreat]

The first two are huge, I had to get off Twitter because there's just outright pornography on there, and as someone who was a porn addict it just wasn't worth it. I know you can change the settings and what not but honestly the less I'm on social media the better. Reading is amazing, I'm re-reading David Goggins first book right now, just such a great story he has.

[@CalebsCards]

Thank you for this advice

[@anthonydamato0803]

Another one I would add is learn how to focus. This is something I’ve been working hard on. This world is full of distractions, and it’s hard to step into the calling that god has for us if our minds are constantly being pulled like a Tug O War rope.

[@abimaelirizarry8158]

Great Video man! God Bless you

[@deanj.9324]

I would add if you're going to call a brother out, make sure to pull the plank out of you're own eye first. I like to use it as an ice breaker.

[@Hi-dn8kl]

A good rule is not to compare yourself or your life to others. There is a point/place that you can lean from other people’s life and what they do and did. But when that becomes something or a habitat that when you do something or accomplish something, you compare it to someone else in a negative way. And you find yourself constantly knocking yourself down because other people have it better or are doing it better than you.

[@Xasalt]

God’s timing ☝🏾

[@RandomInternetGuy11]

Thank you for this, may the LORD bless you, the Holy Spirit guide you. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen!

[@MakingMenAcademy]

Love this!!!

[@JA-xq6eq]

It’s so shitty because I’m a woman that prefers this self-help content designed for men. But ultimately I will never be accepted in these social groups. Anyways, god bless

[@adamfrancombe4577]

Telling a Brit to not use self deprecating humour is like asking us to stop drinking tea 😧

[@lukenycz7967]

my Rule #1. watch my language in public and in front of women. I have a tendency to swear when playing video games as my competitive nature comes out and i dont want that to become part of my in person interactions.

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

I wish they had these kind of channels for women :(

[@2hp_gamer271]

Any books you recommend?

[@jahrainman]

i got a rule: don't be a coward and run from problems

[@scottanno8861]

Rule 1: Don't be born unattractive Rule 2: Don't become unattractive by getting fat. That's all.

[@ryan_the_overlord]

Let's goooooooooooo

[@oblivionfan345Tony]

I'm open to suggestions but I've always really struggled to read. Not that I'm illiterate or anything but I just find it so mind numbingly boring I constantly find myself spacing out and realizing I haven't actually read anything the last two pages and have to go back. Audio books aren't really my thing either.

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2040]

try reading pilgrims progress, you can find it online in the updated language

[@eliwild1]

if you drive, try to listen to audiobooks instead of music. Its helped me alot

[@_rhodium]

Have you read 48 laws of power. 12 rules for life and beyond order 12 more rules for life i think all three these are very good reads

[@officialtbhoops]

It seems like the 48 laws of power is mostly about self-gain and manipulation to me.

[@dwong9289]

48 laws of power is completely contrary to the Gospel

[@danielmunsaka2051]

What do you do when you’ve already started dating? Like ok yes we agreed we want to get married to each other but like just need to get financially ready, both our parents are aware, what do you do then?

[@mcgameproductions4746]

Spend time In nature

[@ArtBlack1212]

Hey man, what do you mean by brotherhood? Also are you Catholic or Orthodox? I think you’d love the Catholic faith.

[@MeakH1]

He goes to a Baptist church. Catholicism is a no no.

[@ArtBlack1212]

It’s a beautiful faith

[@joe-cm4lz]

There are many things wrong with the catholic faith, such as purgatory, transubstantiation, baptism, etc.

[@MeakH1]

@joe-cm4lz Their right on Baptism. Other than that, they arr wrong on every other thing. Baptism saves, Baptism isn't a personal proclamation of faith (that's a Baptist ideology), if you think that you are making it into your own work which isn't.

[@joe-cm4lz]

@@MeakH1 what i see wrong with their baptism beliefs is that they baptise infants which isn't mentioned in Scripture. We are to be baptized when we understand the gospel and accept it.

[@liamodonovan6610]

Iam asexual and aromantic so i think this way obersexualised no intention of marrying never had any interest in dating interesting video even iam a non believer

[@SmallMediumFat]

Don't let people tell you you asexual and stuff like that, if you aren't attracted to anyone or just don't feel like dating/marrying that is perfectly fine and natural, it has absolutely nothing to do with your "gender"

[@Delight7]

Book Recommendation bro Ellen G White: Letters to young Lovers!!

[@enan1468]

Why are you recommending a false teacher's book?

[@Delight7]

@@enan1468 Read the book and let me know what you think about it..

[@AFKanimations1k]

That last one hit home

[@bluemoon7785]

I'm so sorry you got caught up in all this mess. Now it's too late, the damage is already done and you'll probably live your entire life like that. I guess if that's what makes you happy... but there's a much better option. Where you get to be free, be who you want to be. Not try to impose anything on anyone. Live by the truth, science, logic and what can be proven through research and studies. I can't even be made, I'm just sad. I wish I could save everyone..... I'm gonna read Charles Darwin now, bye.

[@jackrobertson5423]

Dom't act out of emotions

[@TheSmark666]

Are you out on bail?

[@paulmensah6780]

Thanks, this was soo helpful.