1-Timothy 4:8 Themes and Topics

If you died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, "Don't handle, nor taste, nor touch" (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men? read more.
Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren't of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.

But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron; forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. read more.
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come. Verse Concepts

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; Verse Concepts

You shall keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land, which Yahweh your God gives you, forever. Verse Concepts

But godliness with contentment is great gain. Verse Concepts

Tell the righteous "Good!" For they shall eat the fruit of their deeds. Verse Concepts

Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him. Verse Concepts

They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree shall be the days of my people, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. Verse Concepts

but this thing I commanded them, saying, Listen to my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people; and walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you. Verse Concepts

Shall you reign, because you strive to excel in cedar? Didn't your father eat and drink, and do justice and righteousness? then it was well with him. Verse Concepts

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come. Verse Concepts

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, Verse Concepts

in hope of eternal life, which God, who can't lie, promised before time began; Verse Concepts

This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life. Verse Concepts

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come. Verse Concepts

For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you. Verse Concepts

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come. Verse Concepts

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. Verse Concepts

Your wickedness may hurt a man as you are, and your righteousness may profit a son of man. Verse Concepts

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun. Verse Concepts

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. read more.
But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior; that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;