Romans 14:17

“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”

"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." - Romans 14:17
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What does Romans 14:17 mean?

Romans 14:17 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." This verse, found in the book of Romans, is part of a larger passage that focuses on the potential for discord…

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The True Essence of the Kingdom: Righteousness, Peace, and Joy

In Romans 14:17, the Apostle Paul firmly states, "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." This profound assertion draws attention away from the trappings of superficiality, directing us instead toward the…

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A Prayer for the Kingdom of God

O Gracious and Loving Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Romans 14:17, which states, "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Lord, I thank You for this revelation…

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Romans 14:18 - "For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men."
Romans 14:14 - "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean."