In order to know exactly what the stumbling block principle is, a stumbling block must be defined as it is used in the Bible. First, in order to understand a stumbling block, “offense” must be defined. Offense within the Bible can be defined in two ways. It can be seen in the Bible as God or Jesus causing unbelievers to stumble in their ways and become saved, and it can also be seen as an experienced Christian causing a new Christian to act against their conscience; this offense can also be caused by the temptation of Satan (Youngblood, 923). These are the main ways that offense is used in the Bible as a way that causes someone to “stumble.”
A stumbling block within the Bible is any thing or action that could cause another person to sin, and
A stumbling block within the Bible is any thing or action that could cause another person to sin, and