nor to devote themselves to fictions and interminable pedigrees; such things lead to controversy instead of the divine system which operates through faith.

keeping hold of faith and a good conscience. For some people have let that go and have had their faith ruined,

But let worldly fictions and old wives' tales alone. Train yourself for the religious life.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set those who believe an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Do not neglect the gift you have, that was given you with predictions of your work, when the elders laid their hands upon you.

If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety in the treatment of their own families, and to return the care of those who brought them up, for that is what God approves.

Some men's sins are perfectly evident, and lead them right on to judgment, but there are others whose sins only dog their steps.

who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.