1 TIMOTHY Chapter 4 (GNB)

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4:1   The Spirit says clearly that some people will abandon the faith in later times; they will obey lying spirits and follow the teachings of demons.

4:2   Such teachings are spread by deceitful liars, whose consciences are dead, as if burnt with a hot iron.

4:3   Such people teach that it is wrong to marry and to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten, after a prayer of thanks, by those who are believers and have come to know the truth.

4:4   Everything that God has created is good; nothing is to be rejected, but everything is to be received with a prayer of thanks,

4:5   because the word of God and the prayer make it acceptable to God.

4:6   If you give these instructions to the believers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, as you feed yourself spiritually on the words of faith and of the true teaching which you have followed.

4:7   But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.

4:8   Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.

4:9   This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.

4:10   We struggle and work hard, because we have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all and especially of those who believe.

4:11   Give them these instructions and these teachings.

4:12   Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

4:13   Until I come, give your time and effort to the public reading of the Scriptures and to preaching and teaching.

4:14   Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you when the prophets spoke and the elders laid their hands on you.

4:15   Practice these things and devote yourself to them, in order that your progress may be seen by all.

4:16   Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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