Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6248 temptation » 6253 temptation, avoiding causing Any behaviour which might cause others to do wrong is to be avoided. Warnings not to cause temptation Special care is needed to avoid tempting those whose faith is young Matthew 18:6 See also Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2 Temptation is linked to passing judgment on others Allowance must be made to avoid causing temptation to those whose faith is weak Romans 14:15,21 Avoiding causing temptation by exercising Christian freedom responsibly Examples of causing temptation Numbers 25:1-2; Proverbs 16:29 See also Habakkuk 2:15; Matthew 18:6 Examples of restraining sin or temptation Genesis 37:21-22; Acts 20:28-31; Ephesians 6:10-13; Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 1 John 3:7 See also
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