Matthew 18:6
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
2006-07-01 02:01:25 · 23 answers · asked by Pervy_Pirate 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! 8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.
2006-07-01 02:05:19 · update #1
uhhh, no. and by the way christians are posting just as many offensive questions, just like yourself. what's with all the preaching anyway.
2006-07-01 02:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by origchick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christ was offended by many and warned that if he were, we would be too. And once again scripture out of context is never polite - the overall passage is who would be the greatest in heaven? And Jesus chose a child from the midst of them and said that conversion had to be with the innocence and faith of a child - and that as one would receive a child in his Name, one that would squelch the belief of someone in Christ would have been better off to have had a millstone about his neck and drowned in the sea, and proceeds to say that offenses will come, because they have to, but woe to that one by whom they come. And that if you know you are an offense, do what you can to rid yourself of what is keeping a soul from being saved. So, as you see, in context, we all would have to wear a millstone and be drowned in the seas, because at sometime or another, we have all offended in someway or another that has probably caused someone to step away from the saving grace of Christ. He who is without sin, cast the first stone.
2006-07-01 02:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, number one learn the word "Context". The scripture that you just quoted, you took out of context.
Context: "the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning."
Notice in the passage it say "these little ones". In it Jesus is referring to the child that he brought out to stand in front of the people.
Before it Jesus says: "And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Jesus first used the small child to make a point. Children have a different perspective on things than adults do. They see the world differently. They are not hampered by the trappings of this world, they know how to love unconditionally. That is what Jesus is talking about. Being able to love unconditionally.
Once he has made his point, he points out that children are very precious and he says that to harm a child, to make that child sin or turn from him, well, let's just say it would be better if he put a millstone around his own neck and jumped into the sea.
Pick up your Bible and really read it, don't just pull passages out that seem to fit your theories.
2006-07-01 02:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by Darius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People probably catch on quickly that there is a lot of meanness and sarcasm in a lot of the answers. Some of the sarcasm is clever and humorous; a lot of it is just meanness. People should note, especially as far as sexual items, that this is not an exclusive older teen or adult site. A lot of questioners and answerers are young kids, 12 and under. I have a 12 year old daughter who regularly comes here. I am glad "abuse" can be reported and deleted.
As far as your question, I am a born again Christian. There is freedom of speech on this site as far as opinions. Atheists don't
"offend" me.I probably offend them with some of my opinions. But I am not one of these "little ones" this verse refers to. I think the verse is in reference to people who turn young innocent Christians away from Jesus.
2006-07-01 02:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you be the one to throw the first stone?
Grow up! This is not a forum for sucking up to Christians. The purpose of this forum is an open and honest discussion. If you are offended, put a stone around your own neck and jump into the nearest lake.
2006-07-01 02:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 18:6 is talking about offenses to children.
Matthew 18:7-9 is saying that you need to rid your life of anything that causes you to sin. No, the cutting off of hand or foot or plucking out of eye is not literal.
Foot: symbolizes where you go that causes you to sin.
Hand: symbolizes what you do that causes you to sin.
Eye: symbolizes what you allow yourself to see that causes you to sin.
No atheists don't offend me. Peoples' opinions will never change the Truth! If anything, they make me stronger in my Faith.
2006-07-01 02:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think your version of the scripture is a little misguided... It would be better understood if the word stumbled (which would mean harming their faith) was replacing the word offend... stumbling someone is a more serious offense and would thus call for a serious penalty as the scripture describes.
2006-07-01 02:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by David L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sensible person will do that even if he/she is a non-christian. But the way you have threatened also shows the same quality of intolerance. No religion in its truest sense perpetuates violence and intolerance. And never has anyone won over other by way of violence and threats.
I pray for little more peace in this world!
2006-07-01 02:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by sanved 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darn straight! God is loving and merciful but he also is a God of justice. I believe we are in the begining Of Gods judgement on America right now .As a nation we cant go on killing babies and indulging in all kinds of sexual sin and still expect to have Gods favor.Its past time for the church and nation to wake up and repent.
2006-07-01 21:45:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Toooo Sexy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another misunderstanding.
The little ones refer to one who is young, or young in the faith, who is drawn away from faith in Christ. That's impossible for a mature believer.
Mature believers are told to expect it.
John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
Truth be told we actually benefit from it.
Matther 5:10 Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2006-07-01 02:21:25 · answer #10 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋