Examples of Stumbling Blocks in the Bible (Luke 17:1-2 and Romans 14:13)

Romans 14:13 says, "Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother." We should look at examples of stumbling blocks in the bible, so we can avoid putting them before others.

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“What Are Examples of Stumbling Blocks in the Bible?” (Luke 17:1-2)

Lesson One: A stumbling block is often the sin of ________________ ______________ to sin.

Lesson Two: Violating our conscience ____ ______.

Lesson Three: There are primarily three ways to put stumbling blocks before others (Part One) encouraging them to ______________ __________ conscience.

Lesson Three: There are primarily three ways to put stumbling blocks before others (Part Two) encouraging them ____ ______.

Lesson Three: There are primarily three ways to put stumbling blocks before others (Part Three) preaching ____________.

Family Worship Guide

Directions: Read the following verses and then answer the questions:

Day 1: Luke 17:1-2 and Romans 2:12-15: What do you think are the worst sins in the Bible? What is a stumbling block? Why did Jesus describe such a terrible punishment for people who put stumbling blocks before little ones? Who are the “little ones”?

Day 2: Romans 14:13-23, 1 Corinthians 8:7-11, 1 John 2:10: What does it mean to violate our conscience? Why is it a sin to violate our conscience or encourage others to violate their conscience? What are some present-day examples of stumbling blocks we might put before others to cause them to violate their conscience?

Day 3: Revelation 2:12-14, Numbers 31:16, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:8: Who was Balaam? Why did Balaam put a stumbling block before Israel and why did he do so? Why is Christ called a stumbling block?

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