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DA18
Not Causing Our Neighbor or Brother to Stumble

DA18

We are not to cause our neighbor or brother to stumble.

We are not to cause our neighbor to stumble

We are not to cause our brother to stumble

Category: Neighbours & Brothers

Type: Negative

Form: Explicit

Source dataset: New Testament

Uniqueness: Not unique

Classical commandment: No

New Covenant Literal Application

Applies to Person Categories: Not specified

Literal Application: Not specified

More explanation about the icons and New Covenant Literal Application

The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.

Each card above groups one application level such as mandated or optional. The three people icons show whether that application is meant for Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, or Gentile believers, and the male or female symbols show whether it applies to men, women, or both.

Jewish
Jewish
Used for instruction directed to Jewish believers.
K'rov Yisrael
K'rov Yisrael
Used for non-Jewish believers living closely with Israel and Torah practice.
Gentile
Gentile
Used for instruction presented as applying to Gentile believers more broadly.
Male and female symbols
These show whether the instruction is directed to men, women, or both.

This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. The icon view is only a visual summary; the detailed codes and source explanation remain available below for careful study.

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Bible references

Key NT Scriptures
  • 1 Corinthians 8:9
  • 1 Corinthians 10:32
  • 2 Corinthians 6:3
  • Luke 17:1-2
  • Romans 14:13
  • Romans 14:20-21
Supportive NT Scriptures
  • 1 Corinthians 8:12-13
  • 1 Corinthians 10:28-29
  • 1 Corinthians 12:2
  • Galatians 2:13
  • Luke 11:52
  • Matthew 18:6-7
  • Matthew 24:5
  • Revelation 2:14
  • Romans 16:17
Supportive OT Scriptures
  • 2 Chronicles 33:9
  • Exodus 34:15
  • Isaiah 3:12
  • Isaiah 9:15
  • Jeremiah 23:13
  • Jeremiah 23:32
  • Micah 3:5
  • Proverbs 4:12
  • Proverbs 12:26
  • Proverbs 16:29
  • Psalms 35:15

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Commentary

Rabbi Michael Rudolph

To stumble means to not obey God or Yeshua, knowledge we acquire through Scripture and/or the Holy Spirit. Unbelievers stumble by not believing in them or by rejecting their values. Believers presumably know God’s values, but they can nevertheless stumble by giving in to temptation. Both unbelievers and believers can fall prey to being tempted or led astray by another person, and this Mitzvah commands us to not be that other person.


Copyright © Michael Rudolph and Daniel C. Juster, The Law of Messiah - Torah from a New Covenant Perspective - Volume 3

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Based on The Law of Messiah - Torah from a New Covenant Perspective by Michael Rudolph and Daniel C. Juster.

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Disclaimer: the original content is authored by Rabbi Michael Rudolph and Rabbi Daniel Juster; additional notes or implementation details on this website are not part of their original work and do not represent their views.

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