God shows us how to live well
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But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward
godliness.
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For bodily exercise profits a little, but
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godliness is profitable for all things,
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having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
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this is to Timothy, a believer & minister of the gospel
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God shows us a way of life (godliness) that is life-giving now & forever
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we are to exercise ourselves towards it
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it’s profitable to exercise ourselves towards godliness
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going to the gym to work out is good, but exercising towards godliness is
better
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church vs gym; profitable for all things vs a little profitable
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prioritize spiritual growth like athletes prioritize physical training
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prioritize church like others prioritize going to the gym
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prioritize small group like others prioritize social workout groups
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prioritize daily Bible study and prayer like others
prioritize a daily fitness routine
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prioritize serving like others prioritize competing in
tournaments
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don’t expect to grow spiritually if you’re not exercising spiritually