Be Still And Know

Matthew 18.6 NLT Jesus said,“ If you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.” If your picture of Jesus is of “gentle Jesus meek and mild” you need to listen carefully to this verse. However, you look at it this is very strong language, and it certainly isn’t remotely gentle. He was furious at the thought of anyone causing one of his followers to trip up, and especially those who were young in the faith. Their child-like faith needed to be carefully encouraged and nurtured and anyone who deliberately caused them to stumble was worthy of the most terrible punishment. In a world in which there are endless temptations we need to look at our own churches and ask the question how we protect those who have recently found faith. Friendliness and kindness go a long way, but new Christians need more than that. They need to be carefully instructed in the faith so that they bui