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is scandalous, but for a judge to require witnesses to give an oath even when he knows the witness is likely to commit perjury is not scandalous. It does not require that the other person actually commit sin; to be scandalous, it suffices that the act is of a nature to lead someone to sin. Scandal is
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There are nine ways to entice others to sin, persuading them that their sinful conduct is not sinful: 1) by advice; 2) by command; 3) by consent; 4) by enticement; 5) by flattery; 6) by concealing; 7) by participating; 8) by remaining silent; 9) by defending the ill done.
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A second stumbling block (and it is significant that Luther considers it a "second" stumbling block) to the true doctrine of the Mass is the common belief that the Mass is a sacrifice. According to this belief, Christ is offered to God
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1178:(ii) On stumbling-blocks (18:6–9) These sayings are linked together by the words skandalizo ('cause to sin', w. 6,8,9) and skandalon ('temptation (to sin)' 3 times in v. 7), a 'stumbling-block', something which trips someone up.
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1043:"Isaiah 8:14 Commentaries: "Then He shall become a sanctuary; but to both the houses of Israel, a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over, and a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of Jerusalem"
1367:"Part three: Life in Christ / Section two: The Ten Commandments / Chapter two: You shall love your neighbor as yourself / Article 5: The fifth commandment / ii. Respect for the dignity of persons"
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crucifixion. Causing others to sin endangers their connection to God and potentially destroys their souls. If the victim thereby falls into
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959:"Strong's Greek: 4625. σκάνδαλον (Skandalon) -- a stick for bait (Of a trap), generally a snare, a stumbling block, an offense"
695:"Strong's Greek: 4625. σκάνδαλον (skandalon) -- a stick for bait (of a trap), generally a snare, a stumbling block, an offense"
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