Thematic Bible: To spiritual progress
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Hindrances » To spiritual progress » The attempt to use the equipment of saul delayed david
Then David fastened his sword over his armor and tried to walk, [but he could not,] because he was not used to them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot go with these, because I am not used to them.” So David took them off.
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Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly possessions kept back the rich young man from discipleship
But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].
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Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Discouraged men opposed the building of the wall of jerusalem
Then [the leaders of] Judah said,
“The strength of the burden bearers is failing,
And there is much rubble;
We ourselves are unable
To rebuild the wall.”
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And there is much rubble;
We ourselves are unable
To rebuild the wall.”
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly allurements prevented the escape of lot's wife
But Lot’s wife, from behind him, [foolishly, longingly] looked [back toward Sodom in an act of disobedience], and she became a pillar of salt.
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Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Unbelief hindered Christ's work in nazareth
And He did not do many miracles there [in Nazareth] because of their unbelief.
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Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
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Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Imaginary hindrances loom up before the Christian worker
And they said to one another, Who will roll back the stone for us out of [the groove across the floor at] the door of the tomb? And when they looked up, they [distinctly] saw that the stone was already rolled back, for it was very large.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
He said to another, “Follow Me [accepting Me as Master and Teacher].” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.”
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