I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.