681 B
681 B
do not let your good actions cause people to mock them
Alternate translation: "Do not do things, even if you consider them to be good, if there people will say that they are evil."
your good actions
This refers to the actions of people with strong faith.
people
From the context, this most likely refers to other believers (see UDB).
For the kingdom of God is not about food and drink, but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
"For God did not set up his kingdom so that he could rule over what we eat and drink. He set up his kingdom so we could have a right relationship with him and the Holy Spirit could give us peace and joy."