2 through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.
3 They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.
4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
5 since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.
6 If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed.
7 But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,
8 forthe training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way,since it holds promise for the present lifeand also for the life to come.