The Matter of the Kingdom

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

The kingdom of God IS a matter of:

Righteousness: (δικαιοσύνη) Goodness: Things are as they ought to be. (You know, no murder, stealing, etc. check out the Ten Commandments) Implied in a “Christian ethic” is LOVE one another.

Peace (εἰρήνη, -ης, ἡ) quietness, rest, prosperity (in a non materialistic, but you have what you need sense)

and Joy (χαρά) cheerfulness, calm delight, gladness, greatly, exceedingly joyful

In the Holy Spirit:

Holy: ἅγιος, -α, -ον, Hoky, worthy of reference, set apart.

Spirit: πνεῦμα, πνεύματος, τό (wind, Spirit)

You know. The presence of God. The person of God in our lives.

He brings joy. He brings goodness. He brings tranquility deep in our hearts

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