Romans 14:18 Meaning and Explanation
“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Romans 14:18 Mean?
Paul commends the one who serves Christ 'in these things' -- in the righteousness, peace, and joy just named. To pursue those is to serve the Master Himself, not merely to hold an opinion about food.
Such a life is 'acceptable to God,' which is the verdict that finally matters, and also 'approved of men,' winning the honest respect even of onlookers. A faith that majors on love and peace commends itself; it needs no defense. Where believers chase the kingdom's true substance, God is pleased and the watching world takes note. The path of serving Christ over asserting self is the path that earns heaven's approval and earth's regard alike.
Romans 14:18 in the Original Language
euarestos (εὐάρεστος), 'acceptable' -- well-pleasing, fully satisfactory in God's sight.
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What does Romans 14:18 mean?
Serving Christ in righteousness, peace, and joy pleases God and wins others' respect.