The Stumbling blocks D25062021

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The Stumbling blocks

If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. — Mark 9:42

Causing someone else to stumble on a treacherous path would be cruel. Causing someone else to stumble in their faith could be devastating. Jesus took it so seriously that he said it would be better to tie a giant rock around the neck of such a person and throw him or her into the sea than to cause someone to stumble.

Our calling as followers of Christ is to walk with others who are journeying the same way we are. We support each other in our faith. We strive to be there when questions are asked. We try to be a shoulder to cry on and a partner to laugh with. We journey together.

Jesus reminds us to be a support for others rather than causing them to stumble or fall. We must also watch out for the things in our life that can cause us to stumble. It’s better to get rid of them than to fall.

This truth reminds me of what the apostle Paul said in Acts 24:16 “Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people”. Make all effort to be the stepping stones but not stumbling stones. Indeed, this is of great importance to Jesus and must not be taken lightly.

PRAYER

Lord, help us to hold each other up in our journey of faith, and to rid ourselves of the things that cause us to stumble. In Jesus’ name Amen

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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