I believe that the body of Christ (the church) has wandered too far away, we are too much on the line of being man pleasers and trying to bring people in. Yes, there are times for elementary principles to be taught, but I think church needs to be a time of encouragement, and growth, where truth, God's word is taught. I think in a lot of churches we cross the line of being of the world rather than just in it.

Keep in mind, there are some absolutely amazing churches out there, but I think a lot of churches are on the wrong track. The evil one is subtle, and may have the appearance of a shining angel, but his ways are wrong, and I believe too many people in the body of Christ are giving into his seduction.

Bottom line: God's word aka the Bible NEEDS to be taught in the church today, NOT good morals or good living.

I Timothy 4:6-16 (NASB)
A Good Minister's Discipline
6In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. 7But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
8for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
9It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
10For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.
11Prescribe and teach these things.
12Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.
15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
16Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

Verse 8 is really where I see it, bodily discipline is of little profit, the context is how Timothy is to teach, no? The whole chapter deals with how a minister is to go about teaching. So, teaching good morals (bodily discipline) is of little profit, rather teach godliness! How do we teach godliness, well, I believe there's a good book, it's called the Bible, it is the word of God! That is where minister's should be teaching from. I'm not saying good morals should not be taught, because that is part of godliness, but, good morals should not be taught to believers outside of the word of God, otherwise there is a chance a half truth may be mixed in there.

As a side note, people use verse 12 out of context a lot. I think it's funny, I've seen it done, Timothy, from this verse, sounds like he is young, and Paul is charging him to be straightforward, to persevere in teaching truth, regardless of his age.

May the Lord speak His truth to each one of you, and may you teach truth to those around you.