5. Everything God made is made holy by what God has said and by prayer.
6. Tell these things to the brothers. 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 that you have been following.
7. People tell silly stories that do not agree with God’s truth. Do not follow what those stories teach. But teach yourself only to serve God.
8. Training your body helps you in some ways, but serving God helps you in every way. Serving God brings you blessings in this life and in the future life, too.
9. What I say is true, and you should fully accept it.