Matthew 18:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This world is going to be rough because hurtful things are bound to happen — that's just reality. But seriously, you don't want to be the person causing the damage.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Bad things will happen, but don't be the one making them happen.

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