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EndorsementsRead More \u2193<\/a><\/h3>\n

\u2018[Ryle\u2019s writings are] a distillation of true Puritan theology presented in a highly readable and modern form.\u2019 — D. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES<\/p>\n

\u2018I see [Ryle] as a single-minded Christian communicator of profound biblical, theological, and practical wisdom, a man and minister of giant personal stature and electric force of utterance that sympathetic readers still feel…Ryle is magnificent! There’s no other word for it. Do yourself a favor and read this wonderful book, and think about what you read.’ — J. I. PACKER<\/p>\n

‘Thoughts For Young Men<\/em> abounds in reliable counsel and says — with a rare combination of seriousness and graciousness — the very things we need to hear. Young men, for whom it was written, will find it invaluable; but all Christians, men or women, young or old, can read it with lasting benefit. It deserves to be widely read and circulated, and will do spiritual good to every reader.’ — SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON<\/p>\n

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‘His exhortations are timeless and just as relevant to today’s young man as they were when he penned them over 100 years ago. This is the first book I recommend to pastors, youth leaders, and parents, who are looking for a resource that will assist them in training young men to be bold, stalwart followers of Christ, who will impact the world.’ — GRANT CASTLEBERRY<\/p>\n

‘Thoughts For Young Men<\/em> is wise, frank, warm-hearted and hard-hitting. Although written a century ago, the message is right up-to-date.’ — JOHN R. W. STOTT<\/p>\n

‘The poignant theme of God’s holiness saturated all Ryle’s writings. I heartily endorse the reappearance of this valuable work.’ — JOHN MACARTHUR<\/p>\n

‘I am happy to commend the republication of this important work.’ — LEON MORRIS<\/p>\n

‘I heartily commend this book to all young men who have any concern for the importance of walking with God…pure spiritual gold.’ — JERRY BRIDGES<\/p>\n

‘Sound, profitable reading. I commend it to young men everywhere.’ — JAMES MONTGOMERY BOICE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Book Description<\/h2>\n

Thoughts for Young Men<\/em> is practical, spiritual, and lively. Abounding in advice and good sense, it is still as relevant and helpful in the twenty-first century as it was when it was first published in 1865.<\/p>\n

Ryle first gives general reasons for exhorting young men, before moving on to special dangers for young men, counsel for young men, and special rules for young men. He writes with a sense of true, pastoral care for the young men of his day, and his sage advice is every bit as applicable to young men today\u2014indeed, all young people will be greatly helped by this small but powerful book.<\/p>\n

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  • Accessible:<\/strong> The short, approachable chapters are suitable for teenagers and young adults alike, though the content is sure to benefit readers of any age. Its length makes it an excellent book for group studies.<\/li>\n
  • Practical:<\/strong> Ryle\u2019s wise counsel targets perennial issues young men of every century have faced: pride, love of pleasure, thoughtlessness, contempt of religion, fear of man. His advice for fleeing such things is not heady and theoretical, but imminently practical, always reminding his reader to \u2018become acquainted with our Lord Jesus Christ.\u2019<\/li>\n
  • Giftable:<\/strong> As seen in the product reviews below, Thoughts for Young Men<\/em> is the sort of book which is excellent for keeping on hand to give to the young people around you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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