For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking
1 Corinthians 8:8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.
but of righteousness, peace
Isaiah 32:17 The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
and joy in the Holy Spirit
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval
Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Acts 24:16 "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man."
2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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