Context 14:17 For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
14:18 For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.1
[14:18]1tnGrk “by men”; but ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is generic here (“people”) since the contrast in context is between God and humanity.