>>811268<“While Origen was teaching in Alexandria, he did something that gave proof enough of his young and immature mind, but also of his faith and self-control. He took the saying, ‘There are those who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake’ (Matthew 19:12) in too literal and absurd a sense and he was eager to fulfill the Savior’s words and also to forestall any slander on the part of unbelievers for despite his youth, he held forth on religious matters before women as well as men. So he quickly carried out the Savior’s words, trying to do so unnoticed by most of his students. But however much he wished it, he could not possibly hide such a deed. Demetrius learned of it later, since he presided over the community there. He was astonished at Origen’s rash act.” Church History 6.8This is why I don’t approve of young people being smothered with religion and being told to be “on fire” for God
Even when you’re doing right, you’re still patronized for your age, even though older people are just as prone to passionate dedicational acts.
Or, they’re not as dedicated but choose push that moral responsibility onto young people