Thematic Bible: Rebuked by paul

Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of the world, [then] why, as though you [still] lived in [harmony with] the world, do you submit yourselves to [its] rules, [such as]: "Do not handle [this]; do not taste [that]; do not touch [those things]?" (All these things [i.e., the things handled, tasted or touched] are destined to perish with [constant] use). [These rules are] based on the commands and teachings of men. read more.
They certainly have an appearance of wisdom, [displaying] self-prescribed worship and [false] humility and asceticism, but they lack any value in curbing the desires of the physical passions.

Now the Holy Spirit specifically says that in later times [Note: "Later times" in the New Testament usually refers to the period following the first coming of Christ and the establishment of the church], some people will fall away from the faith [i.e., the true teaching of Christianity]. They will pay attention to deceitful spirits [i.e., lying people] and the teaching of evil spirits. [Such teaching will be spread] by hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared over as with a hot iron [i.e., making them insensitive to their guilt]. They forbid people to get married and require them to avoid [eating] certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and [fully] know the truth. read more.
For everything created by God is permitted [to be eaten] and nothing should be refused, if it is received with gratitude,

For physical training is useful to some extent [or, "for a short time"], but living godly is useful in every way, for it promises benefits [not only] for the present life, but [also] for the life to come. Verse ConceptsAthletesBeautifuleternal life, experience ofBodyLeisure, And PastimesMedicinePresent, TheProfitsCare For Your BodySelf DisciplineValuesProfitable ThingsThe Present AgeThe Future AgeProvision For The BodyPeople TeachingUseful ThingsPromise Of HeavenUniversalismPromises respectingWorthExerciseTaking Care Of Your BodyValueWorrying About The FutureRespecting Your Bodytrainingfitnesspracticemusclesoverworkingpietyperfectionism