1Timothy:4

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* Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith , being devoted to corrupting spirits and doctrines of demons , * speaking lies in hypocrisy , having their own conscience seared , * forbidding to marry , and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be partaken with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth . * For every creature of God is good , and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving ; * for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer . * If you instruct the brethren in these things , you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ , nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed . * But refuse profane and old wives ’ fables , and exercise yourself toward godliness . * For bodily exercise profits a little , but godliness is profitable for all things , having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come . * This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance . * For to this end we both labor and are reproached , because we trust in the living God , who is the preserver of all men , especially of those who believe . * These things command and teach . * Let no one despise your youth , but become an example to the believers in word , in conduct , in love , in spirit , in faith , in purity . * Till I come , give attention to reading , to exhortation , to doctrine . * Do not neglect the gift that is in you , which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership . * Attend to these things ; give yourself entirely to them , that your progress may be evident to all . * Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine . Continue in them , for in doing this you will deliver both yourself and those who hear you .

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