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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.

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Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.