Luk 17:1 | MHM | STEP | The Treatment of Offences In this section, Jesus teaches about how to handle offences among his followers. He warns against causing others to sin and highlights the seriousness of such actions. He also instructs his disciples to forgive those who wrong them, showing that forgiveness is an important part of Christian living. Jesus then discusses faith and humility, reminding us that even when we do what is right, we should remain humble and not expect special rewards from God. v. 1-2 : Jesus says that it is almost impossible for offences not to happen because of human nature and God's plan to bring good even from evil ( It is impossible but that offences will come , Luke 17:1 ). But he warns that anyone who causes others, especially believers, to stumble will face severe consequences—worse than being thrown into the sea with a millstone around their neck (Luke 17:2 ). This is a warning to those who persecute, mislead, or set a bad example for others, especially new or weak believers.

‏ Luke 17:1

The Treatment of Offences

In this section, Jesus teaches about how to handle offences among his followers. He warns against causing others to sin and highlights the seriousness of such actions. He also instructs his disciples to forgive those who wrong them, showing that forgiveness is an important part of Christian living. Jesus then discusses faith and humility, reminding us that even when we do what is right, we should remain humble and not expect special rewards from God.

v. 1-2: Jesus says that it is almost impossible for offences not to happen because of human nature and God's plan to bring good even from evil (It is impossible but that offences will come, Luke 17:1 ^a). But he warns that anyone who causes others, especially believers, to stumble will face severe consequences—worse than being thrown into the sea with a millstone around their neck (Luke 17:2 ^b). This is a warning to those who persecute, mislead, or set a bad example for others, especially new or weak believers.