“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.” – he Mark 9:42 ESV

Other translations I think have the words as whoever causes a little one to stumble…

I think of this verse often. When the Bible says you would be better off having a large stone tied around your neck and flung into the ocean my ears perk up. Probably something to avoid.

We all have the opportunity to influence those around us (and the little ones around even more so) and taking the Bible encourages us to take this responsibility seriously.

The consequences are serious.

The opportunity to make a difference is meaningful.

The reason the work of self improvement, self discipline, goal setting, etc. is worth it is that we can do a better job of serving those in our lives. We should bring our best to the relationships that matter the most. To those we influence the most.

The choice is yours.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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