Mat 18:7 | MHM | STEP | Woe to the World Because of Offenses This section addresses serious warnings about causing others to sin. Jesus teaches about the dangers of stumbling blocks—things that lead people to do wrong—and the severe consequences for those who cause others, especially believers, to fall into sin. The passage emphasizes the importance of taking sin seriously and doing whatever it takes to avoid it, both for ourselves and for others. v. 7 : Jesus says, “Woe to the world because of offenses!” Offenses are things that make people stumble or sin. Jesus knows that temptations and bad influences will always exist in the world. It is impossible to avoid all temptation because of human weakness and the influence of evil. However, Jesus warns that there is great trouble for the person through whom these offenses come. Causing others to sin is a very serious matter. Anyone who tempts, persuades, or leads another to do wrong brings guilt and danger upon themselves.

‏ Matthew 18:7

Woe to the World Because of Offenses

This section addresses serious warnings about causing others to sin. Jesus teaches about the dangers of stumbling blocks—things that lead people to do wrong—and the severe consequences for those who cause others, especially believers, to fall into sin. The passage emphasizes the importance of taking sin seriously and doing whatever it takes to avoid it, both for ourselves and for others.

v. 7: Jesus says, “Woe to the world because of offenses!” Offenses are things that make people stumble or sin. Jesus knows that temptations and bad influences will always exist in the world. It is impossible to avoid all temptation because of human weakness and the influence of evil. However, Jesus warns that there is great trouble for the person through whom these offenses come. Causing others to sin is a very serious matter. Anyone who tempts, persuades, or leads another to do wrong brings guilt and danger upon themselves.