“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…”
{Matthew 18:6 KJV}
This verse is a very strong warning from ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth about the severe consequences of Betraying, Harming, and/or leading Astray those who are vulnerable and faithful, in particular children and/or those with childlike faith in Him…
Verse Breakdown:
🛡️ “These little ones which believe in me”: The “little ones” refers to children, who are often used in The Holy Bible as examples of Pure–Trusting–Faith. It also extends to anyone with Humble–Sincere—Belief in ~JESUS~ Christ our Lord and Savior—especially those who are new in faith [babes in Christ] and spiritually vulnerable. The emphasis here is on their recent commitment to surrender their hearts, minds, bodies, souls, and spirits completely by placing their Faith, Trust, and Dependence in Christ…
🛡️ “Whoso shall offend”: In this context, “offend” [from the Greek word skandalizō] means to purposely cause someone to stumble, sin, and/or lose their faith. This involves leading someone into sin, corrupting their innocence, and/or undermining their trust in ~GOD~ through harmful–actions, false–teachings, and/or wicked–examples…
🛡️ “It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea”: ~JESUS~ uses vivid imagery here to underscore the seriousness of these offenses. A millstone is a large, very heavy, wheel shaped stone used for grinding grain, and to be drowned with one tied around your neck would most certainly be a horrific–inescapable–death. What ~JESUS~ is telling us here is that such a fate would be more preferable than the judgment awaiting someone who harms anyone who believes in Him. This statement clearly emphasizes the severity of ~GOD’s~ judgment for such Offenses!!!
Moral And Spiritual Weight:
This verse reflects ~GOD’s~ deep care for the vulnerable and His fierce protection over those who have placed their faith and trust in Him. It serves as a warning for All mankind to avoid actions and/or influences that could damage someone’s faith or moral integrity, especially those who are young and/or weak in their faith in The Holy ~GOD~ of The Holy Bible…
Context:
This verse appears in a passage of scripture where ~JESUS~ is teaching about humility, the value of children, and the importance of avoiding sin. Just before this, He calls a child to Him and says that greatness in ~GOD’s~ kingdom requires childlike humility and faith. The severe warning in this verse reinforces the seriousness of protecting those who embody such faith…
Application:
This verse calls for responsibility in how we treat others, especially the young or spiritually impressionable. It warns against leading others into sin—whether through direct harm, neglect, or bad example—and highlights the need to nurture and protect faith in others. It’s also a sobering reminder of the severe consequences of causing harm or spiritual stumbling to those who trust in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth, urging All of us to act with care and integrity toward the vulnerable…
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