What the Bible says about Parable of the Millstone
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Matthew 18:1 The disciples ask Jesus, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Thinking that He was about to set up a great temporal kingdom, they want to know who would hold the primary offices and posts of honor and profit. Mark informs us that they had disputed this subject while traveling (Mark 9:34). Jesus asks them what they had been arguing about. Luke adds that Jesus perceives their thoughts (Luke 9:47). The disciples, conscious that Jesus is aware of their dispute, are at first embarrassed into silence, but they eventually ask Him to decide it for them. Jesus' reply are the parables found in Matthew 18:2-14. Martin G. Collins Parables of the Millstone and the Lost Sheep Related Topics: Childlike Attitude | Children, Characteristics of | Humility | Parable of the Lost Sheep | Parable of the Millstone | Presumptuousness | Servant Attitude | Servant Leadership

Matthew 18:7-9 A Christian's potential is so fabulous that he must do whatever he can to ensure it. No matter how important they are to us, we must abandon any worldly attachments, friendships, and employments that will lead us into sin, or we will receive eternal judgment. Of course, Jesus' illustrations of cutting off a limb or plucking out an eye are not literal, but He wants us to understand the stakes. It is far better to attain to eternal life without enjoying the pleasures of sin than to enjoy them here in this life and be lost. Thus, Jesus emphasizes that we must remove temptation and avoid sin at all costs. Martin G. Collins Parables of the Millstone and the Lost Sheep Related Topics: Parable of the Lost Sheep | Parable of the Millstone | Resisting Evil | Resisting Temptation | Sin, Overcoming | Sin, Putting out | Sin, Struggle against | Struggle against Sin | Struggle to Overcome | Temptation, Resisting

Matthew 18:10-11 The explanation of why we should not despise weak Christians relates to the care Christ gives to them. First, God's angels watch over and aid His followers. Some of the universe's highest and noblest beings, who enjoy the favor and fellowship of God, minister to even the most obscure Christians (Hebrews 1:14)! They are that precious to God. Second, Christ Himself came to save the weak (I Corinthians 1:26-29). He came in search of the weak and base that were lost, found them, and redeemed them according to God's great purpose. They may be obscure and little in the eyes of the world, but they cannot be objects of contempt if Christ sought them and died to save them. Martin G. Collins Parables of the Millstone and the Lost Sheep Related Topics: Angels, Responsibility of | Christ's Sacrifice | Jesus Christ as Redeemer | Ministering Spirits, Angels as | Parable of the Lost Sheep | Parable of the Millstone

 

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