Mark 9:42-50

I. Your impact on others (9:42)

A. The power of a positive influence (Matthew 5:14-16; 1 Peter 3:1-2; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; 3:14-15)
B. The danger of a negative influence (Acts 20:28-30; Galatians 2:11-13; Titus 1:10-11, 16)

II. Your spiritual well-being (9:43-48)

A. The offense/stumbling/sin in these verses is not inconsequential but a complete falling away from God
B. Be careful little hands what you do, feet where you go, eyes what you see!
C. Rebellion against God will result in eternal punishment and separation from Him

III. Seasoned with fire and salt (9:49-50)

A. Fire in this verse = suffering/persecution (1 Timothy 3:12; Romans 5:3-4)
B. Salt is a preservative – how many times has the world been spared from destruction because of the positive influence of God’s people? (Genesis 18:16ff)