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Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,
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speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,
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forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
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For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving;
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for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
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If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.
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But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
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For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.