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 Prophecy about the Last Times
1The Spirit says clearly that in later times some believers will desert the Christian faith. They will follow spirits that deceive, and they will believe the teachings of demons. 2These people will speak lies disguised as truth. Their consciences have been scarred as if branded by a red-hot iron. 3They will try to stop others from getting married and from eating certain foods. God created food to be received with prayers of thanks by those who believe and know the truth. 4Everything God created is good. Nothing should be rejected if it is received with prayers of thanks. 5God’s word and prayer set it apart as holy.
Guidelines for Serving Christ
6You are a good servant of Christ Jesus when you point these things out to our brothers and sisters. Then you will be nourished by the words of the Christian faith and the excellent teachings which you have followed closely. 7Don’t have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. Rather, train yourself to live a godly life. 8Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come. 9This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance. 10Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
11Insist on these things and teach them. 12Don’t let anyone look down on you for being young. Instead, make your speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity an example for other believers. 13Until I get there, concentrate on reading ⌞Scripture⌟ in worship, giving encouraging messages, and teaching people. 14Don’t neglect the gift which you received through prophecy when the spiritual leaders #4:14 Or “pastors,” or “elders.” placed their hands on you ⌞to ordain you⌟. 15Practice these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress. 16Focus on your life and your teaching. Continue to do what I’ve told you. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you.
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