21 Bible Verses about Hindrances
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But take heed that this power of yours become not an occasion of stumbling to the weak.
Let us therefore no more judge one another; but judge this rather, that no one put a stumbling-block or offence before his brother.
Now I beseech you, brethren, keep a sharp eye over those who cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned, and turn away from them.
THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying before us,
Therefore we wished to have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan prevented us.
But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
Then turning from him, he said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou art an offence to me: for thou dost not relish the things of God, but those of men.
But as they went on the road, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being baptised?
But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and in constant agitation.
Therefore take the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things to stand.
And why spiest thou out the mote which is in thy brother's eye, yet payest no attention to the beam which is in thine own eye?
for there is opened to me a great door, and effectual, and there are many adversaries.
And he said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each.
For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.
And now ye know what withholdeth, that he may be revealed in his own time.
if others partake of this power over you, ought not we much more? But we have not used this power, and we suffer all things, that we might not put any obstruction in the way of the gospel of Christ.
For verily I say to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart, but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may speak shall be done for him.
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Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the Gentiles.
But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith Abraham, called to go forth unto a place which he should in future obtain as an heritage, obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going.
By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son,
that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience.
So when he came into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said to them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto 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 brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
But he replied not a word to her. Then his disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is crying aloud after us.
Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
But he replied not a word to her. Then his disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is crying aloud 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
Now when the young man heard this speech, 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
And behold, men carried on a couch a man who was a paralytic; and sought to bring him into the house, and to place him before him. And not discovering by what means they could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went up to the roof, and through the tiling let him down with his little couch into the midst, before Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
And behold, men carried on a couch a man who was a paralytic; and sought to bring him into the house, and to place him before him. And not discovering by what means they could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went up to the roof, and through the tiling let him down with his little couch into the midst, before Jesus.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying 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
The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. When Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not for death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
Then, though he heard he was ill, yet notwithstanding he abode in the same place where he was two days.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
The sisters therefore sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. When Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not for death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
Then, though he heard he was ill, yet notwithstanding he abode in the same place where he was two days.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Imaginary hindrances loom up before the Christian worker
And said among themselves, Who will roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And looking again, they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was vastly large.
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
And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the master any further?
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the master any further?
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
The second time therefore they called the man who had been blind, and said unto him, Give the glory to God: we know that this man is a sinner.
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
The second time therefore they called the man who had been blind, and said unto him, Give the glory to God: we know that this man is a sinner.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave.
Topics on Hindrances
Edification, Hindrances To
1 Corinthians 3:1-4AND I, brethren, have been unable to speak to you as unto spiritual men, but as to carnal, even as to babes in Christ.
Worship, Hindrances To
Matthew 6:5And when thou prayest, be not as the hypocrites: for they love standing in the synagogues and at the corners of the streets, to pray, that they may make a shew to men. Verily I say unto you, That they have their reward.
