Day 7 - 1 Timothy 4: 1-8

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. 2 These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead.

3 They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth. 4 Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. 5 For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.

6 If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed. 7 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”


Tori's Comments:

"everything God created is good" let us be known as a thankful people.

Terrie's Comments:

Once again the idea of not wasting time on arguing over things has come into this letter.  It sounds like it was something that was happening a lot.  This time Paul is encouraging people to not argue about godless ideas or old wives' tales.  

I believe for me it takes just as much, if not more discipline and effort to train myself spiritually as it does to train physically.  But we are assured not only here by Paul but also by the Holy Spirit himself that there are promising benefits here and in heaven for training ourselves spiritually.  Physical training is only beneficial here on earth.

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