From 5d3ca065fffc30c175e524a2b2565cb91406e5d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 1LoisC Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:39:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'articles/stumblestumblingblock.md' --- articles/stumblestumblingblock.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/stumblestumblingblock.md diff --git a/articles/stumblestumblingblock.md b/articles/stumblestumblingblock.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..44c50bf --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/stumblestumblingblock.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Stumble (Stumbling Block) + +To “stumble” is to almost fall while walking or running. Usually it happens when tripping over something (Leviticus 19:14). The words “stumbling block” or “stone of stumbling” are used to talk about the physical object that causes a person to trip and fall. + +The words “stumble” and “stumbling block” can be used as metaphors. The word “stumble” can be used to talk about a person sinning or starting to lose faith (Matthew 5:29-30; 18:6). The words “stumbling block” can be used to talk about anyone or anything that may cause a person to do what is wrong. The words “stumbling block” can also be used to talk about something that may cause a person to not believe in Jesus or to stop growing spiritually (Matthew 13:41; 16:23; Revelation 2:14). + +See: Metaphor; Sin; Faith (Believe In); Grow in Faith + +#### More Information About This Topic + +Jesus is called a stumbling block. His death on the cross was offensive to some people. Therefore they refused to believe in him (Romans 9:32-33; 1 Corinthians 1:23; Galatians 5:11; see also Matthew 21:43-44). + +Paul warned Christians about causing other Christians to stumble. That is, Christians should not do anything that may cause other Christians to do something wrong (Romans 14:13, 21; 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13). + +See: Cross