1 Timothy 4:1-8 ▼

1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

2 by the hypocrisy of liars, who have been seared in their own conscience,

3 who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God created to be shared in with thanksgiving 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 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

6 In pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.

7 But refuse godless myths fit only for old women. On the other hand, train yourself for the purpose of godliness,

8 for bodily training is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.