Do not make anyone stumble

Do not make anyone stumble

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.  
Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—“
                                                                                1 Corinthians 10:31,32.
Here’s a basic Christian principle. Do everything to the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, Christian or none.
If we are truly saved and following God’s principles then everything we do will be done so that God get’s the glory.
We will not be a stumbling block to even none believers.
Jesus said,
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” 
                                                                               John 13:34,35.
He also said,
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,  
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.  
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?  
Matthew 5:43-46
All to many Christians are stumbling blocks to unbelievers. We say and do things that turn people away from Christ.
Many times in my life I’ve heard people say “why should I become a Christian. I know people who go to church, who claim to be Christian and I am as good if not better than them.”
They hear pastors and evangelist in the media condemning a person or group for what they are or their lifestyle.
This should not be. We are first of all not called to judge the world if we do we are becoming a stumbling block for unbelievers.
We are to present the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the Holy Spirits job to convict men of sin.
We are to live a life that gives glory to God. That points people to Christ.
Even among the brethren of believers we must be careful not to turn brothers or sisters away from Christ by our words and deeds.
We need at all times to practice love. As Jesus said,
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  
By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” 
                                                                               John 13:34,35.
Think about it.