1 Timothy 4:1-5 ▼

1 Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

2 through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.

3 They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.

4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

5 since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.