21 Bible Verses about Hindrances
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but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak.
let us not judge one another any more: but rather come to this determination, not to put a stumbling-block, or any thing in a brother's way, that may make him fall.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.
Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us:
but when you thus offend against the brethren, by wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
but he frown'd upon Peter, and said, out of my sight pernicious obstacle to my designs; your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.
as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?
but let him be fully persuaded of the lawfulness of what he asks: for he that is diffident about that, is like the waves that fluctuate with the wind.
wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground.
why do you observe the mote that is in your brother's eye, and not consider the beam that is in your own eye?
for I have a very fair and promising opportunity given me of propagating the gospel, tho' there are many opposers.
and he said to them make no provision for your journey: take neither staff, nor sack, nor bread, nor money; and but one coat for each.
for such as these serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own selfishness; and by flourish and flattery, deceive the open-hearted simple.
and you know what hinders his throwing off the disguise at a time which he enjoys for the present.
if others partake of your substance, have not I a better title? nevertheless, I have not made use of this privilege; but bear with any thing rather than obstruct the gospel of Christ.
for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished.
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Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
but as they oppos'd him with invectives, he shook his garment, and said, "you your selves be answerable for your own destruction, I am clear: and for the future I shall address my self to the Gentiles."
Moses did not meet with greater opposition from Jannes and Jambres, than truth does from men so corrupted in their mind, and so adulterated in their faith.
but Elymas (a name which signifies Magus) opposed them, endeavouring to seduce the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
'Twas by faith that he who was named Abraham, showed his obedience in travelling to a foreign country, which he was afterwards to inherit; and began his journey without knowing where he was going.
'Twas by faith that Abraham, when put to the trial, offered up Isaac: HE offered up his darling son, to whose posterity the promises were to be made good:
that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:
that the bringing your faith to the test, produces constancy.
and when he was got into the house, the blind men advanc'd: and Jesus said to them, do ye think I am able to effect this cure? they answer'd, yes, Lord.
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.
but Jesus not making her any answer, his disciples came and entreated him to grant her request; for, said they, she is very importunate with us.
Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.
but Jesus not making her any answer, his disciples came and entreated him to grant her request; for, said they, she is very importunate with us.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » The attempt to use the equipment of saul delayed david
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly possessions kept back the rich young man from discipleship
but when the young man heard that, he went away dejected: for he had great possessions.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Discouraged men opposed the building of the wall of jerusalem
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly allurements prevented the escape of lot's wife
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Unbelief hindered Christ's work in nazareth
Hindrances » Faith tested » By demanding the last morsel of bread
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence. but when they found it impracticable to bring him in through the crowd, they went up the gallery to the leads, and let him down through the ceiling in his bed among the company, where Jesus was,
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
for instance, they brought a man in his bed lying sick of the palsy: and try'd to. bring him directly into his presence. but when they found it impracticable to bring him in through the crowd, they went up the gallery to the leads, and let him down through the ceiling in his bed among the company, where Jesus was,
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us:
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
his two sisters therefore sent this message to Jesus; he, Lord, whom you love, is sick. when Jesus heard that, he said, the disease is not to be mortal, but is design'd for the glory of God, that the son of God might be glorified thereby. now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
however, he stay'd in the place where he was, even two days after he had heard that Lazarus was sick.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
his two sisters therefore sent this message to Jesus; he, Lord, whom you love, is sick. when Jesus heard that, he said, the disease is not to be mortal, but is design'd for the glory of God, that the son of God might be glorified thereby. now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
however, he stay'd in the place where he was, even two days after he had heard that Lazarus was sick.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Imaginary hindrances loom up before the Christian worker
and they said to one another, who will remove the stone from the mouth of the sepulchre for us? (for it was very great.) but when they were near in view, they perceiv'd that the stone was roll'd away.
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work
Hindrances » Faith tested » By a strange plan of campaign
Hindrances » Faith tested » By reducing a general's army
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Unbelieving friends
Before he had done speaking, messengers came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said, "your daughter is dead, why do you give the master any further trouble?"
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
Before he had done speaking, messengers came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said, "your daughter is dead, why do you give the master any further trouble?"
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
They therefore again call'd the man that had been blind, and said to him, in the name of God tell the truth: for we know that this man is an impostor.
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
They therefore again call'd the man that had been blind, and said to him, in the name of God tell the truth: for we know that this man is an impostor.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
Then he said to another, follow me: but he replied, Lord, let me stay first, till I bury my father.
Topics on Hindrances
Edification, Hindrances To
1 Corinthians 3:1-4However, I could not speak to you, my brethren, as to the spiritual, or as to the dispassionate, but as to novices in christianity.
Worship, Hindrances To
Matthew 6:5And when you pray, be not as the hypocrites are: for they chuse to stand praying in publick places, and at the corners of the streets, to be observ'd by men. I assure you, they have their reward.
