Advice for College Students Pt. 3

This is a continuation of "Advice for College Students" written by Blake Hudson. Part one can be found here, two here
 
5. Prepare for your profession seriously and well.
     There is no reason for you not to pursue the education that you are paying tens of thousands of dollars for with all that you've got. I think that this is one of the greatest signs of love for God in a Christian's life. Work is a gift from God; if you don't believe that yet, talk to someone who has been unemployed, even if only for a few weeks. If you have prayed and sought Biblical counsel about where you should go to school and what you should study, then you should already know this. People who are serious about school are serious about life. I have seen this benefits and consequences of this truth played out in people's lives in the private and public school setting, and it is the same in both. There are lazy rich college students and there are lazy poor college students, but there should be no lazy Christians. We should strive to gain proficiency in a field that earns money for provision and we should do so in a manner that glorifies God (Matt. 5:16). I'm not trying to make anyone worry, but in this economy, why would you jeopardize your future employment by being lazy? Even if you end up in a field outside of your major, the discipline you develop will carry you by God's grace to the job that He has for you. Honor God by faithfully stewarding your opportunities in school.

6. Learn to share the Gospel in a conversation.
     It is a rare thing to be able to explain the entire truth of the Gospel in one conversation with someone. Even in long conversations, the other person is often "hung up" on one issue or another and you may have difficulty moving past it. However, you will be able to share much more of God's truth with a fellow student, employee, or neighbor if you research it and rehearse for yourself. One excellent resource for this is "Tell the Truth" by Will Metzger.