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4:1  Now the Spirit says clearly that in the last times some people will abandon the faith by following deceitful spirits, the teachings of demons,
4:2  and the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences have been burned by a hot iron.
4:3  They will try to stop people from marrying and from eating certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
4:4  For everything God created is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
4:5  because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
4:6  If you continue to point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of the Messiah Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the healthy teaching that you have followed closely.
4:7  Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
4:8  Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.
4:9  This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance.
4:10  To this end we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.
4:11  These are the things you must insist on and teach.
4:12  Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.
4:13  Until I arrive, give your full concentration to the public reading of Scripture, to exhorting, and to teaching.
4:14  Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
4:15  Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.
4:16  Pay close attention to your life and your teaching. Persevere in these things, because if you do so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.