1 Timothy 4:1-16
1 Timothy 4:1-16 (GNT)
1The Spirit says clearly that some people will abandon the faith in later
times; they will obey lying spirits and follow the teachings of demons.
2Such teachings are spread by deceitful liars, whose consciences are dead,
as if burnt with a hot iron. 3Such 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. 4Everything that God has created is good; nothing is to be
rejected, but everything is to be received with a prayer of thanks,
5because the word of God and the prayer make it acceptable to God. 6If 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. 7But keep away from those
godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training
for a godly life. 8Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual
exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the
present and for the future. 9This is a true saying, to be completely
accepted and believed. 10We 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. 11Give them these instructions and these teachings.
12Do 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. 13Until I come, give your time and effort to the public
reading of the Scriptures and to preaching and teaching. 14Do 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. 15Practice these
things and devote yourself to them, in order that your progress may be
seen by all. 16Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these
things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear
you.
times; they will obey lying spirits and follow the teachings of demons.
2Such teachings are spread by deceitful liars, whose consciences are dead,
as if burnt with a hot iron. 3Such 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. 4Everything that God has created is good; nothing is to be
rejected, but everything is to be received with a prayer of thanks,
5because the word of God and the prayer make it acceptable to God. 6If 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. 7But keep away from those
godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training
for a godly life. 8Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual
exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the
present and for the future. 9This is a true saying, to be completely
accepted and believed. 10We 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. 11Give them these instructions and these teachings.
12Do 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. 13Until I come, give your time and effort to the public
reading of the Scriptures and to preaching and teaching. 14Do 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. 15Practice these
things and devote yourself to them, in order that your progress may be
seen by all. 16Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these
things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear
you.
God bless you.
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