1 Timothy 4

But the Spirit distinctly says that in the latter times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceiving spirits and things taught by demons,

which come through the hypocrisy of liars, who have their own consciences seared as with a hot iron.

They forbid marriage and command people to abstain from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

For every creation of God is good and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

since it is made holy through the word of God and prayer.

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

But avoid worldly myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself in godliness.

For bodily training is profitable for some things, but godliness is profitable for all things because it has a promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

This statement is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Command and teach these things.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but be an example to those who believe: in speech, in conduct, in love, in faithfulness, in purity.

Until I come, give attention to public reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you and then confirmed through prophecy when the council of elders laid hands on you.

Keep cultivating these things. Be devoted to them so that your progress is obvious to all.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.