Holman Christian Standard Bible

Romans 14:16-20 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

16. Therefore, do not let your good be slandered,

17. for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

18. Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.

19. So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

20. Do not tear down God’s work because of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong for a man to cause stumbling by what he eats.