SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 18:6-14
Jesus explains that if anyone causes a child who believes in him to sin then it would be better to have a millstone hung around his neck and drowned in the sea. If something causes you to sin, get rid of it, even your hand, foot, or eye. It’s better to have eternal life with only one hand, foot, or eye than to be thrown into the fire of hell.
Don’t look down on the little ones. If one sheep wanders off, the shepherd goes and looks for it until he finds it. He is happier about finding that one sheep than the other 99. God is not willing to lose any of His lost sheep either.
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 3: Matthew 18:6-14
7) Jesus said it would be better to have a millstone hung around his neck and drown in the sea.
8a) If something causes you to sin, get rid of it, even cutting off your hand, foot, or gouging your eye. He meant to take any step necessary to remove from your life the thing that causes you to sin.
b) I’ve underestimated how others are affected by your personal sin and how much it does affect other aspects of your life.
9) God cares about everyone and wants everyone to come to him.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 3: Matthew 18:6-14
We cannot underestimate the importance of getting rid of those things in your life that causes you to sin. Resistance to sin is easier when you’re not around it. This includes habits, relationships, entertainment, and comforts. If God cares so much for his lost sheep, so should we.
Great read!
BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 3: Matthew 18:6-14
Pressuring others to sin is worse than just you sinning Jesus is saying here. It’s better to die Jesus says than to lead others to sin.
Our actions affect others, and we must consider our actions in relation to the spiritual welfare of others.
God will administer justice to those who sin and hurt us. This is one powerful reason to forgive others and to let things go. At the end, they will be punished.
It’s better to sacrifice now than face eternal punishment later on. It’s important to take the hand, foot, and eye gouging as figurative. The point is to take any step necessary to prevent you from falling into sin.
We are to protect the little ones of the earth. Here is where the idea of guardian angels comes from.
Parable of the Lost Sheep
See Luke’s parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15:3-7
Since Jesus loved and cared for everyone, even those who go astray, so should we.
*As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.