The young person in this verse had spiritual training. We can make the right decisions, seek God’s wisdom, and choose to trust God’s Word and His leadership. However, if there was no early year spiritual training, there still is no reason one cannot change his life to be obedient to God’s commandments. It is so important to be raised by godly principles and taught to trust one’s Creator. They floundered without the proper leadership, did what they thought was right, and reaped the consequences of not having the Lord guide them. They never received the truths, promises, and advice preserved in God’s Word. That is most likely why so many make the mistakes they have made. Unfortunately, most young people do not have praying parents and spiritual guidance. “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.” Psalm 71:17 The man knew God could be trusted for decisions, leadership, and guidance. He must have tested the principles he was taught and learned for himself that his training was correct. At one time, however, it is the young person’s responsibility to take the godly examples and teachings and apply them to his life. Godly influences and upbringing have quite a lot to do with how a person will live his life.
“By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.” Psalm 71:6
The prayers and guidance of his loved ones helped mold his future. He was a person in the womb, not a lifeless “fetus” as abortionists have convinced themselves, and he received love and concern before his birth. Such training and godly influence at a young age surely contributed to his faithfulness and loyalty to the Lord. Psalm 71:6 shows he was prayed for even before he was born. Most likely, his start in trusting the Lord should be credited to his parents. “For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.” Psalm 71:5
From his youth, he had trusted God (Psalm 71:5, 17). Whoever the writer was, he had one advantage that most do not have. Although the writer of Psalm 71 is not mentioned, it most likely is David, as the speech is very similar to how he has written in the past.
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