In the beginning of the chapter, Paul warns Timothy that there would be problems to deal with. Some people would depart from the faith. They would come up with strange new laws. They would forbid people to marry: Catholics. They would tell people not to eat meat: vegetarians. They would refuse to eat the things that God has provided and wants us to eat with thanksgiving.
Paul also warned Timothy against old wives' fables. He was likely warning him against the superstitions and legends of the day. Today we still have urban legends and superstitions around us. In order to avoid these things, we should exercise ourselves in godliness. This is much more important than bodily exercise.
As a church leader, Timothy was to command and teach these things. He was also to be an example to his followers. A leader cannot be a good leader unless he practices what he teaches. Paul also called Timothy to reading, meditation, exhortation, and doctrine.
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