1Timothy:4

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* Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons , * through the pretensions of liars whose consciences are seared , * who forbid marriage and enjoin abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth . * For everything created by God is good , and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving ; * for then it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer . * If you put these instructions before the brethren , you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus , nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed . * Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths . Train yourself in godliness ; * for while bodily training is of some value , godliness is of value in every way , as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come . * The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance . * For to this end we toil and strive , because we have our hope set on the living God , who is the Savior of all men , especially of those who believe . * Command and teach these things . * Let no one despise your youth , but set the believers an example in speech and conduct , in love , in faith , in purity . * Till I come , attend to the public reading of scripture , to preaching , to teaching . * Do not neglect the gift you have , which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you . * Practice these duties , devote yourself to them , so that all may see your progress . * Take heed to yourself and to your teaching ; hold to that , for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers .

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