1 Timothy 4:1-8 ▼

1 Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the later times some will desert the faith and occupy themselves with deceiving spirits and demonic teachings,

2 influenced by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.

3 They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

4 For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

5 For it is sanctified by God's word and by prayer.

6 By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

7 But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

8 For |physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.|