Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5125 Parts of the body and clothing » 5186 stumbling Faltering or falling in the course of running or walking. The term is also used metaphorically to refer to failure, hesitation or difficulty. Physical stumbling Through fear: Leviticus 26:37; Isaiah 21:4 Isaiah 28:7 through drunkenness In battle: God protects his people from stumbling Psalm 56:13 See also 1 Samuel 2:4; Job 4:4; Psalm 37:24; Psalm 116:8 The enemies of God's people will stumble Jeremiah 20:11 See also Psalm 9:3; Psalm 27:2 God's people will stumble if they sin Avoiding stumbling by keeping God's law Psalm 119:165 See also Proverbs 3:23,26; Proverbs 4:11-12; Isaiah 26:7-8; Isaiah 40:30-31 The wicked stumble because they reject God's way Causes of stumbling Dishonesty Arrogance False teaching by religious leaders Idolatry Trust in riches Trust in secular political alliances Stumbling as a consequence of sin and divine judgment Making one's own stumbling-block Stumbling over obstacles sent by God Jeremiah 6:21; Jeremiah 13:16; Ezekiel 3:20 Some stumbling is educative or disciplinary Jesus Christ as the light that prevents believers from stumbling Jesus Christ as a stumbling-block for unbelievers 1 Corinthians 1:23 See also 1 Peter 2:8 Stumbling and sin All sin and stumble None should feel superior to others Proverbs 24:17; 1 Corinthians 10:12 None should cause others to stumble Romans 14:20; 1 Corinthians 10:32 See also
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