1 Timothy Chapter 4 (ESV)
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Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
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through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
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who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
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For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
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for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
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If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.
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Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
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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.
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The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
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For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
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Command and teach these things.
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Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
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Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
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Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
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Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
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