What does Romans 14:19 mean?

Romans 14:19 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 14:19 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

21It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

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