1 Timothy 4:1-8 ▼

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 should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

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

6 If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

7 But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

8 for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.