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Matthew 18:6; Jesus Stated |
“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea"

Explanation and Commentary of Matthew 18:6
At first, it seems like Jesus is speaking of the little children like the one he pointed out as an example in the previous verses (Mt 18:1-5). But it is likely that he intends those who are like little children in the way that they trust in God and live the simple life of peace and assurance.

What would make “one of these little ones” stumble? Perhaps some sort of manipulation is in mind, but he could also mean a poor example or false preaching. Particularly when someone has a childlike faith that trusts God greatly, the same may be inclined to give great trust to teachers and shepherds. There is good reason why the shepherds and “blind guides” are judged most harshly in both the Old Testament and the New (Zech 11; Ja 3:1)

If church leadership leads with any sort of false motive whatever, it will be the sheep with the childlike faith who may be the most hurt. Therefore, anyone with any influence should take enormous care to prevent themselves from leading anyone astray by their teaching or example. For the sheep, it would be prudent to heed Jesus’ warning to his disciples to be “be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Mt 10:16).

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