A blind man once walked into a dark room carrying a lantern. When he was asked why he carried the lantern since darkness and light were the same to him, he replied, “I have it so others will not stumble over me.” What a wise man!
God’s Word is described as a lamp that guides us through life. Those who attempt to go through life without this light, God’s Word, are dangerously ill-equipped. This is why daily Bible study and regular worship with the saints should be the most important thing we do in our lives. When we neglect to study and live by the Bible, we open ourselves up to being a stumbling block to others. Psalm 119:105 states, “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path” (NKJV). May we let our light shine so that we will not become stumbling blocks to others. Remember also, Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).