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NASB | Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble and sin [by leading him away from My teaching], it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. [Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2] |
Subject: causing to stumble |
Bible Note: Mr EdB, Thank You! I am really very pleased with the advice I've gotten from this question. Its becoming quite an exercise to think up new ways to say my conclusion. My computer at home acts funny, so even though I read each post when they were placed, I didn't respond to them (my server seems to time out after a few minutes, and I have to log out and then back on, so by the time I have the site pulled up, and I'd thought up something to say, I had lost my internet capabilities). Now I have everyone's answer, and they all were incorporated into my conclusion (see my replies to the other people). Is it more appropriate to answer everyone, even if I am repeating the same stuff? I don't want anyone to feel left out, but its redundant too. What do you do? Anyway, thank you for responding. Crudeness, and vulgar language are two things that I am trying to eliminate from my daily walk. God has truly blessed me in that there are so many times, when I'm reflecting on my day, I realize that I wasn't even tempted to use vulgar language in a situation that would have before prompted me to cuss, or say something otherwise inappropriate. But there are also times when I just barely stop myself, and sometimes it is so late that people are looking at me, eyebrows raised (nonChristians grinning and hoping I'll say it anyway), waiting to see what I'll do or say. Those times (which are thankfully occuring less often) are very uncomfortable, and I don't like them, not only because I want to harness my tongue, but its evidence of lack of self-control (lack of fruit). That is one reason why I was so caught up with 2 Peter 1:3-5. Fruit only comes from God, but by trying to attain knowledge of God, I will be preparing myself for him to bless me with fruit. There is an area where, if I feel like I want to "do something", I try to gain knowledge. For some reason, before I read that, I thought that I did nothing and just waited for God to change me (which He has), that when I tried to do something that another christian didn't suggest or guide me into doing, I was taking too much control, and not letting Him work His purpose. (BTW, I was told often to study my bible, but for some reason, it didn't seem as attractive until after I realized what Peter was saying). I am sorry for rambling. I feel alot less burdened about this verse, and I thank you and everyone who responded. Steph |