4 Everything God made is good, and nothing should be refused if it is accepted with thanks,
5 because it is made holy by what God has said and by prayer.
6 By telling these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will be made strong by the words of the faith and the good teaching which you have been following.
7 But do not follow foolish stories that disagree with God’s truth, but train yourself to serve God.
8 Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way by bringing you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.
9 What I say is true, and you should fully accept it.
10 This is why we work and struggle: We hope in the living God who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.