2 They will also be fooled by the false claims of liars whose consciences have lost all feeling. These liars
3 will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth.
4 Everything God created is good. And if you give thanks, you may eat anything.
5 What God has said and your prayer will make it fit to eat.
6 If you teach these things to other followers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show that you have grown up on the teachings about our faith and on the good instructions you have obeyed.
7 Don't have anything to do with worthless, senseless stories. Work hard to be truly religious.
8-9 As the saying goes,“Exercise is goodfor your body,but religion helps youin every way.It promises lifenow and for ever.”These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.