## Some Will Fall Away 

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But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, 

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by the hypocrisy of liars, who have been seared in their own conscience, 

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who forbid marriage _and advocate_ abstaining from foods which God created to be shared in with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 

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For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 

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for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 

## A Good Minister's Discipline 

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In pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. 

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But refuse godless myths fit only for old women. On the other hand, train yourself for the purpose of godliness, 

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for bodily training is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and _also_ for the _life_ to come. 

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It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance. 

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For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. 

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Command and teach these things. 

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Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but show yourself as a model to those who believe in word, conduct, love, faith, _and_ purity. 

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Until I come, give attention to the public reading _of Scripture_, to exhortation and teaching. 

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Do not neglect the gift within you, which was given to you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. 

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Take pains with these things; be _absorbed_ in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 

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Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.