4 The Spirit clearly
says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow
deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such
teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been
seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people
to marry and order them to abstain from certain
foods, which God created to be
received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the
truth. 4 For everything God created is good, and
nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
5 because
it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
6 If
you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,[a] you will be a good minister of
Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of
the good teaching that you have followed. 7 Have
nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather,
train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical
training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding
promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9 This
is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. 10 That
is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living
God, who is the Savior of all people, and
especially of those who believe.11 Command and teach these things. 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
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