Romans 14:19

First Nations Version

So then, let us walk the path of peace in a manner that lifts up and strengthens the heart of each person. We must not tear down the good things Creator has done because of how we see food.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:29

Keep a close watch over the words you speak, for our mouths can be full of worthless and empty talk that will bring death to others. Let your words be full of wisdom and goodwill that will give strength and bring healing to the ones who hear you.

Romans 12:18

If it is within your power, walk the road of peace with everyone.

Romans 15:2

but also for the good of all who walk with us.

Hebrews 12:14

Live in a sacred way by walking the road of peace with all people, for those who fail to walk in this way will not see our Honored Chief.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Last of all, my sacred family members, let your hearts be glad. Mend your ways, walk side by side with each other, sharing the same purpose and living in harmony with one another. In this way, the Great Spirit who gives love and peace will walk with you on the road of life.

Mark 9:50

Salt is a good thing, for it purifies, heals, and makes things taste better, but if it becomes unsalty, what will make it salty again? So make sure that you, like salt, keep your true flavor by walking with each other in the way of peace.”

Matthew 5:9

“Creator’s blessing rests on the ones who make peace. It will be said of them, ‘They are the children of the Great Spirit!’

1 Peter 3:11

Let them seek peace and choose to walk in its good ways.

1 Corinthians 14:26

So, my sacred family members, what is the path forward? When you gather for ceremony, each one has a gift to share. Some may sing sacred songs, and others might bring a teaching or tell a story. Some might share something new that has been revealed to them, while others may speak in an unknown language and then tell the meaning of it. All these things must be done in a good way to help others grow strong.

1 Corinthians 10:33

This is the manner in which I also walk. For I am not looking out only for my own good, but also for the good of others. I do this so they too may be set free and made whole.

2 Timothy 2:22

So flee from youthful desires and pursue right living, trusting, love, and peace, along with all who call out to our Honored Chief from a pure heart.

1 Timothy 1:4

and to turn away from stories with no meaning and from long ancestral histories. These things only cause arguments and confuse people instead of helping them to trust in the good road of the Great Spirit.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all this time that we have been trying to prove ourselves to you? We have nothing to prove to you, for we speak with the words of the Chosen One and under the eyes of the Great Spirit. You are our much-loved ones, and everything we do is to lift you up and make you strong in him.

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the one who does not believe wants to end the marriage, let it be so. In a situation like this a sacred family member is not bound, for the Great Spirit has called us to live in harmony with each other.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now I will give my answer to you about offering food to spirit-images. We may think we know all the answers about these things. Knowledge puffs up the individual, but love strengthens and builds up the sacred family. Knowledge makes big heads, but love makes big hearts.

1 Corinthians 10:23

We may be free to do anything we desire, but not all things we can do will lead to harmony with one another or with the Great Spirit. Not all things bring help and strength to each other.

1 Corinthians 14:3

On the other hand, the ones who prophesy speak to human beings in a language they understand. They speak words that give strength, courage, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:4

The ones who speak in unknown languages give strength only to themselves, but those who prophesy give strength to the whole sacred family gathering.

1 Corinthians 14:5

It is my desire that all of you would speak in unknown languages, and even more that you would prophesy. Now, the ones who prophesy do a greater thing than the ones who speak in unknown languages, unless someone explains the meaning of what is said. Then the sacred family would be strengthened.

Ephesians 4:12

These gifts were given to prepare Creator’s holy people for the work of helping others and to make the body of the Chosen One strong