# 1 Timothy 4 
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1. Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
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2. through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
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3. who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
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4. For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
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5. for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. 
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6. If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.
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7. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
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8. for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
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9. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
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10. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. 
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11. Command and teach these things.
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12. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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13. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
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14. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
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15. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
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16. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. 

(ESV)