Reference

Romans 14:17

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“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
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But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.

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Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

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

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For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

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Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

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Dietary Laws Fulfilled / Abolished

The verse does not explicitly state that dietary laws are "abolished" or that "all foods are clean." While it de-emphasizes food and drink in relation to the kingdom of God, it primarily focuses on the *nature* of the kingdom (righteousness, peace, joy) rather than directly addressing the legal status of dietary regulations. One could argue that the verse is a statement of priority, not an abrogation of specific laws, and that the "meat and drink" refers to disputes over such matters rather than

Total Abstinence

The verse states that the kingdom of God is not about "meat and drink" but about spiritual qualities. This is a statement about priorities, indicating that physical consumption is not the defining characteristic of God's kingdom, rather than a direct command for total abstinence from specific foods or beverages.

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Dietary Laws Fulfilled / Abolished

Cross-References

Matthew 6:33Thematic

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Romans 15:13Thematic

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 15:13Thematic

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Matthew 6:33Thematic

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

1 Corinthians 4:20Thematic

“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”

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