Impossible not to come
(Mat 18:7) Woe to the world because of offenses! For it is necessary that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!
(1Cor 10:32) Give no offense, either to the Jews, or to the Greeks or to the church of God;
(2Cor 6:3) We are in nothing giving cause of stumbling, in no way, so that the ministry may not be blamed,
(Mat 11:6) And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in Me.
(John 16:1) I have spoken these things to you so that you should not be offended.
(Php 1:10) that you may distinguish between things that differ, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Jesus Christ,
(Act 24:16) And in this I exercise myself, always to have a blameless conscience toward God and men.
(1Co 8:9) But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak.
(1Co 8:9) But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak.
(Rom 16:17) And I exhort you, brothers, to watch those making divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
Exo_32:21; 1Sa_2:24;
All things that cause, shall be gathered out of Christ's kingdom
(Mat 13:41) The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
Denunciation against those who cause
Mat_18:7; Mar_9:42;
Exemplified
Aaron
Exo_32:2-6;
Balaam, &c
Num_31:16; Rev_2:14;
Gideon
Jdg_8:27;
Sons of Eli
1Sa_2:12-17;
Jeroboam
1Ki_12:26-30;
Old prophet
1Ki_13:18-26;
Priests
Mal_2:8;
John the Baptist Matt. 1:2
Peter
Mat_16:23;
Offense causes
1. murmuring and complaining
2. doubt
3. fear
4. pride; exalts self
Don't give it out and don't take it! Avoid completely.
Love covers a multitude of sins!
(1Pe 4:8) And above all things have fervent love to yourselves, for love will cover a multitude of sins.
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