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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1 Timothy 4
4
1However, the Spirit very clearly explains that in the last times some will abandon their trust in God, and will listen to deceptive spirits and beliefs that come from demons. 2These hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared, 3tell people to not marry and not to eat certain foods made by God that should be accepted with thanks by those who trust and know the truth. 4Everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected but should be received with thanks, 5since it is made sacred by the word of God and by prayer.
6If you point out these things to the brothers and sisters you will be a good minister#4:6. The word is actually the one used for “deacon.” of Christ Jesus. You gain strength by trusting in the truth, and in the good teaching you've followed. 7Reject what is irreligious, and old wives' tales. Make sure your exercise is spiritual— 8for while physical exercise is useful to some extent, spiritual exercise is much more useful. For “it has promise for the present life, and for the life to come.” 9You can trust this saying#4:9. Assuming the saying is the previous verse. that should be accepted by everyone. 10The reason we work and do the best we can is because our hope is in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who trust in him.
11This is what you should teach. Tell everyone to follow your instructions. 12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example to those who trust in God—in the way you speak, the kind of life you live, in love, in trust, and in purity. 13Until I get there, make sure you read the Scriptures to the church, and encourage them by your speaking and teaching. 14Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you. 15Think carefully about these things, and dedicate yourself completely to them so that everyone can see the progress you're making. 16Mind what you're doing and what you're teaching. Keep going with all of this, because as you do so you'll save both yourself and those who listen to you.
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