Romans 14:19
Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.
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18The person who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of their fellows.
Cross References
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Romans 12:18If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with everyone.
1 Corinthians 7:15However, if the unbeliever wishes to be separated, let them be so. Under such circumstances neither is bound; God has called you to live in peace.
1 Corinthians 14:12And so with you; since you are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the church.
2 Corinthians 12:19Have you all this time been fancying that it is to you that we are making our defense? No, it is in the sight of God, and in union with Christ, that we are speaking. And all this, dear friends, is to build up your characters;
Matthew Henry on Romans 14:2-23
Exhortations to Candour; The Dominion of Christ. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5… Read the whole commentary →