1 Timothy 4
4
Advice to a Young Leader
1Now the Ruach clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, following deceitful spirits and teachings of demons
2through the hypocrisy of false speakers—whose own conscience has been seared.
3They forbid people to marry; they command people to abstain from foods that God created for the faithful to share with thanksgiving, having come to know the truth.
4For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving;
5for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
6In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Messiah Yeshua, nourished in the words of the faith and the sound teaching that you have been following.
7But avoid godless myths and old wives’ tales; instead, train yourself in godliness.
8For physical exercise has some benefit; but godliness is beneficial for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the one to come.
9Trustworthy is the saying and deserving of complete acceptance
10(for to this end we work hard and strive): “We have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially those who trust.”
11Insist on these things and teach them.
12Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but become an example of the faithful—in speech, in conduct, in love, in faithfulness, and in purity.
13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to encouragement, and to teaching.
14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands of the elders.
15Practice these things—be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be clear to all.
16Give attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for in doing so you will save yourself and those who hear you.
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1 Timothy 4
4
A Warning About False Teachers
1The Holy Spirit clearly says that in the later times some people will stop believing the true faith. They will obey spirits that lie and will follow the teachings of demons. 2Such teachings come from hypocrites, men who cannot see what is right and what is wrong. It is as if their understanding were destroyed by a hot iron. 3They tell people that it is wrong to marry. And they tell people that there are some foods that must not be eaten. But God made those foods, and the people who believe and who know the truth can eat those foods with thanks. 4Everything that God made is good. Nothing that God made should be refused if it is accepted with thanks to God. 5Everything God made is made holy by what God has said and by prayer.
Be a Good Servant of Christ
6Tell these things to the brothers. This will show that you are a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show that you are made strong by the words of faith and good teaching that you have been following. 7People tell silly stories that do not agree with God’s truth. Do not follow what those stories teach. But teach yourself only to serve God. 8Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way. Serving God brings you blessings in this life and in the future life, too. 9What I say is true, and you should fully accept it. 10For this is why we work and struggle:# Some Greek copies read “suffer.” We hope in the living God. He is the Savior of all people. And in a very special way, he is the Savior of all who believe in him.
11Command and teach these things. 12You are young, but do not let anyone treat you as if you were not important. Be an example to show the believers how they should live. Show them with your words, with the way you live, with your love, with your faith, and with your pure life. 13Continue to read the Scriptures to the people, strengthen them, and teach them. Do these things until I come. 14Remember to use the gift that you have. That gift was given to you through a prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on# A sign to show that Timothy was being given a special work of God. you. 15Continue to do those things. Give your life to doing them. Then everyone can see that your work is progressing. 16Be careful in your life and in your teaching. Continue to live and teach rightly. Then you will save yourself and those people who listen to you.
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