21 Bible Verses about Hindrances
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But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.
Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another anymore, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in our brother's way.
I urge you, brethren, to take note of those who cause divisions and difficulties, contrary to the doctrine which you have learned; avoid them.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.
But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."
And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?"
But he must ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?
for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
And he said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he may be revealed.
If others share this right of support from you, do not we all the more? Nevertheless, we did not make use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.
Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.
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Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, rejected in regard to the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son,
so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
When he had entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "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
And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying out after us."
Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying out after 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 this, he went away sorrowful, 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
Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they sought to bring him in and lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they sought to bring him in and lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before 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
So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he whom you love is sick." When Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. read more.
So, when he heard that he was sick, he stayed two more days in the place where he was.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he whom you love is sick." When Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. read more.
So, when he heard that he was sick, he stayed two more days in the place where he was.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Imaginary hindrances loom up before the Christian worker
And they asked each other, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?" But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, though it was very large, had been rolled 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
While he was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue's house who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?"
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
While he was still speaking, some came from the ruler of the synagogue's house who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?"
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, "Give God the glory; we know that this man is a sinner."
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, "Give God the glory; we know that this man is a sinner."
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father."
Topics on Hindrances
Edification, Hindrances To
1 Corinthians 3:1-4But I, brethren, could not address you as spiritual men, but as carnal men, as infants in Christ.
Worship, Hindrances To
Matthew 6:5"And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
