4. Everything that God made is good. Nothing he made should be refused if it is accepted with thanks to him.
5. Everything he created is made holy by what he has said and by prayer.
6. Tell this to the brothers and sisters there. This will show that you are a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show that you are made strong by the words of faith and good teaching you have followed.
7. People tell silly stories that don’t agree with God’s truth. Don’t follow what these stories teach. But teach yourself to be devoted to God.
8. Training your body helps you in some ways. But devotion to God helps you in every way. It brings you blessings in this life and in the future life too.
9. Here is a true statement that should be accepted without question:
10. We hope in the living God, the Savior of all people. In particular, he is the Savior of all those who believe in him. This is why we work and struggle.
11. Command and teach these things.
12. You are young, but don’t let anyone treat you as if you are not important. Be an example to show the believers how they should live. Show them by what you say, by the way you live, by your love, by your faith, and by your pure life.