Luke 17 - Day 416 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Commentary: Stumbling blocks (cf. Mt. 18:6–7, 15, 21–22; Mk. 9:42). The first of a collection of teachings for disciples, this section is about things that cause people to sin (older versions have ‘stumbling blocks’). Although these are inevitable in this present world, nevertheless Jesus warns his disciples sternly about being the cause of other people sinning, e.g. by tempting them or by setting a bad example. It would be better for such people to drown before they can do their evil work rather than suffer the fate reserved for tempters. On the contrary, the disciples should help any member of their group who falls into sin both by showing that they have gone wrong and by being ready to forgive, no matter how often this may be necessary. Marshall, I. H. (1994). Luke. In D. A. Carson, R. T. France, J. A. Motyer, & G. J. Wenham (Eds.), New Bible commentary: 21st century edition (4th ed., p. 1007). Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press. Application: If you remove God from the equation (of life), then there are no consequences for our actions. However, if God is real, then everyone is accountable for their actions and that changes everything. Prayer: Lord, help us to remember that You are real and that we are accountable to You. Comments are closed.
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