Stumbling Blocks… 

‘Woe to the world because of its stumbling blocks! For it is inevitable that stumbling blocks come; but woe to the person through whom the stumbling block comes!” (Matthew 18:7) 

There was a law given to Moses by God in Leviticus that strictly prohibited the placement of stumbling-blocks before the blind. (You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. Lev 19:14) 

In a rocky area such as the middle east this was a very real problem that could result in great injury to the victim. To purposefully mistreat the handicapped and do such a thing was tantamount to attempted murder in many instances! Yet there is a much deeper meaning. 

For those who are too blinded by the world to see the truth of salvation, we are to guide them as we would a truly blind person. Yet there are plenty of people in the world who would much rather place a stumbling block before those who are blinded by the world and prevent them from seeing Christ’s truth. 

For selfish reasons many want to see others fail. The enemy would see us ALL fail and will use our own insecurities to tempt us in placing stumbling blocks before others. Christ warns of the danger of being a “stumbling blocker!” 
To place a stumbling block before someone, to intentionally disrupt or misguide their Christian faith, to deliberately cause one to sin, is tantamount to attempted murder! 

Be sure that you are aware of your motives in ALL THINGS. Seek always the best for others. Seek better for others than for yourself. In so doing you gain reward in heaven as you are showing agapeo, Christlike love!