RSV ~ 1 Timothy 4 v1 - 5

1 Tim 4:1-5 | False Asceticism

1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

2 through the pretensions of liars whose consciences are seared,

3 who forbid marriage and enjoin abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving;

5 for then it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.