Romans 14:13-19 Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Paul knew the Holy Spirit well. He had seen Him at work; he had learned to hear His voice; he had been empowered by His gifts. But the truest evidence of the Holy Spirit in God's people is Christlike character - a selflessness that serves. When the Holy Spirit is at work, right relationships, peace and joy flow freely. We look out for one another, stop passing judgment, and seek what edifies the other. It is a pursuit - it does not come easily or even naturally; it comes supernaturally from Him. Pursue it.
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