FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT

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 Let as many servants as are under the yoke 

count their own masters worthy of 

all honour, that the name of God 

and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

And they that have believing masters, 

let them not despise them, because they 

are brethren; but rather do them service, 

because they are faithful and beloved, 

partakers of the benefit. These things teach 

and exhort. If any man teach otherwise, 

and consent not to wholesome words, 

even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

He is proud, knowing nothing, 

but doting about questions and strifes of words, 

whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, 

evil surmisings,  Perverse disputings of men of 

corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, 

supposing that gain is godliness: from such 

withdraw thyself.  But godliness with contentment 

is great gain.   For we brought nothing into this 

world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

And having food and raiment let us be 

herewith content.   But they that will be rich fall 

into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish 

and hurtful lusts, which drown men in 

destruction and perdition. For the love of money 

is the root of all evil: which while some 

coveted after, they have erred from the faith, 

and pierced themselves through with many 

sorrows. But thou, O man of God, 

flee these things; and follow after righteousness, 

godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on 

eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, 

and hast professed a good profession before 

many witnesses.

I TIMOTHY 6:1-12