Am I a stumbling block or a stepping
stone? Do I make it easier for people to know to Jesus, or do I
create obstacles that make it harder for people to come to Jesus?
1. Stepping stones are people of grace.
They are not shocked by the sins of others. They understand that
people do what they do because they are what they are; they know that
sinners sin. Stepping stones are not shocked when people fail.
Stumbling blocks act as if other people's sins are worse than their
own, and condemn others for their sins and failures. Stepping stones
offer grace and point the way to forgiveness in Christ. Stepping
stones live in grace, knowing that it is only by grace that anyone
can be saved.
2. Stepping stones introduce people to
Jesus. Stumbling blocks offer rules to be followed, a list of "do's
and don't's" for people to live by. Stepping stones introduce
people to Jesus and let Him write His commands on their hearts.
3. Stepping stones love
unconditionally. Stumbling blocks put conditions on their love and
acceptance. They say things like, "I will love you as long as
you love me." Or, "We can have a relationship as long as
you live up to my expectations and standards." Stepping stones
love without conditions, not condoning the sins of sinners, but
loving them in spite of their sins.
4. Stepping stones love Jesus with all
of their heart, soul, mind and strength, making it easier for others
to fall in love with Jesus as well. They love others to Jesus through
their life of loving Him.
Am I a stumbling block or a stepping
stone? Are others coming to Christ because of you?
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