In 1 Timothy 4, Paul gives further instructions about the coming days when many will be deceived into abandoning the faith by "hypocritical liars". He says to have nothing to do with "godless myths and old wives' tales", but instead train yourselves to be godly. Paul says to be devoted to reading, teaching and preaching scripture, giving yourselves wholly to them, setting an example for other believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.