Jack County Cowboy Church

You really shouldn’t watch that. You really shouldn’t listen to that. You really shouldn’t read that. Oh, I didn’t realize. How come? Because other people think it’s wrong. You might be a stumbling block to them. This kind of exchange happens pretty often between Christians. We tell other Christians not to do certain things because they might become a stumbling block to someone else. Or we refrain from doing certain things because we are afraid we might become a stumbling block. The only problem is most of us aren’t exactly sure what it means to be a stumbling block. So what exactly does scripture mean when it talks about causing someone else to stumble? Well, most people know the difference between right and wrong. But, the bible says we are free to enjoy whatever scripture does not forbid. If a person thinks we’re wrong, so what? However, our freedom must always be wrapped in concern and care for others, in other words, Love. If our freedom actually leads someone else to violate their conscience then we have become a stumbling block.