1 Timothy 4:7-16

7But avoid godless myths and old wives’ tales; instead, train yourself in godliness.

8For physical exercise has some benefit; but godliness is beneficial for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the one to come.

9Trustworthy 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.”

11Insist on these things and teach them.

12Let 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.

13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to encouragement, and to teaching.

14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands of the elders.

15Practice these things—be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be clear to all.

16Give attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for in doing so you will save yourself and those who hear you.