Romans 14:17
The Scripture
(17) For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Romans 14 the apostle Paul addresses the issue of differing customs between Jews and Gentiles, urging believers to respect each other's traditions while not judging others. He emphasizes that each person's freedom to live according to their own conscience is a gift from God, and that we should not look down on those who hold different practices.
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