Romans 14:16-18 Part 3 of 3

Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. 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.

 

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 in 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.

Romans 12:17  Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

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