Walking through brush with a chainsaw in hand while the chain is turning is never a good idea. However, that is exactly what I was doing when I tripped and fell on the saw. A shock went through my left arm and I looked down to see the blood that pooled in the wound. I turned my wrist and dumped the blood which revealed an unrestricted view of tendons and blood vessels. It amazed me that neither the tendons nor major vessels were severed. A multitude of stitches from old “Doc Patch-it” and three weeks of light labor and I was good to go again.
You guessed it, the Bible does have some things to say about stumbling.
Psalm 37:23-24
The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.
Romans 14:13
Therefore, let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.
Stumbling is a subject that we as believers should take seriously. We walk through some dangerous territory in this world of ours. Protect yourself and others.
Give it some thought.
Gary