1 Now the Ruach clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, following deceitful spirits and teachings of demons
2 through the hypocrisy of false speakers—whose own conscience has been seared.
3 They forbid people to marry; they command people to abstain from foods that God created for the faithful to share with thanksgiving, having come to know the truth.
4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving;
5 for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
6 In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Messiah Yeshua, nourished in the words of the faith and the sound teaching that you have been following.
7 But avoid godless myths and old wives’ tales; instead, train yourself in godliness.
8 For physical exercise has some benefit; but godliness is beneficial for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the one to come.
9 Trustworthy is the saying and deserving of complete acceptance
10 (for to this end we work hard and strive): “We have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially those who trust.”
11 Insist on these things and teach them.
12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but become an example of the faithful—in speech, in conduct, in love, in faithfulness, and in purity.
13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to encouragement, and to teaching.
14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands of the elders.
15 Practice these things—be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be clear to all.
16 Give attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for in doing so you will save yourself and those who hear you.