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Romans 14:17-18
17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
We are in the kingdom of God. All of us want to serve Christ. How we serve Christ is more important? The Bible says those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God and approved by men.
Are we focused on righteousness, peace and joy (RPJ) in the Holy Spirit? Are we focused on mutual edification? When we are not righteous, we will lose peace and joy.
Let us make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Application
Is there any situation in our life that is taking away your peace? Ask the help and counsel of Holy Spirit to rectify it so that you can get the peace and joy Holy Spirit offers. Find ways to fulfil the command 'seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness' (Matt. 6:33)
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