1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 Timothy 4:3 Paul reveals some of the content of the false teaching. Questions about foods and marriage were significant issues elsewhere in Paul’s letters (see Romans 14:1; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 1 Corinthians 8:1; Colossians 2:16). The false teaching seems to define holiness by what one gives up. In response, Paul affirms the goodness of everything created by God. God’s gifts should be enjoyed (see Ecclesiastes 9:7). The word of God is probably a reference to Genesis 1:12, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25, Genesis 1:31 (“God saw that it was good”).

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