1 Timothy 4

But the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, devoting themselves to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons, through the hypocrisy of liars whose own conscience is seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. By setting these things before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and the good teaching you have followed. But refuse profane old wives' tales. Train yourself for godliness, for physical training is of limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, having the promise of the present life and of the one to come. The saying is trustworthy and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we labor and endure insults, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but become an example to the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Until I come, devote yourself to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. Do not neglect the gift in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the council of elders. Practice these things; give yourself to them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone. Pay attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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