30 Bible Verses about Hindrances
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Be careful that this freedom does not become a stumbling block to those who are weak.
Let us not judge one another any more. Let no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
One will say: 'Heap it up! Heap it up! Prepare the way; Take the stumbling block out of the way of my people.'
Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
You were running well! Who hindered you that you should not obey the truth?
Therefore, Jehovah says: I am laying stumbling blocks before this people. They will stumble against them, Fathers and sons together; Neighbors and friends will perish.
We wanted to come to you. I, Paul, wanted to more than once and yet Satan hindered us.
The breaker (one who opens the breach) (one that breaks through) has gone ahead of them. They will pass through the gate and go out by it. Their king will lead them with Jehovah at the head of them.
But your wrongs have separated you from your God. Your sins have made him hide his face so that he does not even hear you.
When you sin against your brothers and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
The righteous will inherit (seize) (take possession of) the earth, and dwell on it forever (in perpetuity).
He turned to Peter and said: Get behind me, Satan. You are a stumbling block to me. You think the things of men, not of God.
Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. He will bring the head stone with shouts of blessing.'
Do not think you are wise enough. Respect Jehovah and turn away from evil.
On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized?
However he must ask in faith, not doubting: for he who doubts is like a surging wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to your word.
For that reason, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, having done everything, to stand firm.
Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye? Do you not consider the beam in your own eye?
For a great door that leads to activity is opened to me. Yet there are many people working against me.
He said, Take nothing for your journey. Do not take a staff or food or money. Do not even take two coats.
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
There is something that keeps this from happening now, and you know what it is. At the proper time, then, the wicked one will appear.
If others are partakers of the right over you, should we also partake? Nevertheless we have not used this power! We suffer all things, lest we should hinder the good news of Christ.
Truly I say faithful ones shall say to this mountain, be cast into the sea and it will happen. There must be no doubt in his heart and he must believe that what he says will come to pass.
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Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
He showed me Joshua the high priest. Joshua was standing before the angel of Jehovah, and Satan was standing at his right hand to be his adversary.
When they opposed Paul and treated him abusively he shook out his garment and said to them: Your blood is upon your own heads. I am clean. From now on I will go to the people of the nations.
And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth. Men corrupted in mind, rejected concerning the faith,
All of them conspired to come and launch an attack on Jerusalem, causing trouble there.
But Elymas the sorcerer opposed them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
By faith, when Abraham was called, he obeyed. He went to a place that he was to receive for an inheritance. He went even though he did not know where he was going.
By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. He that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only-begotten son!
The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
He went into a nearby house. The blind men followed him. Jesus asked them: Do you believe that I can heal you? They said: Yes Lord.
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
They say to the seers: Do not see the future. They say to those who have visions: 'Do not have visions that tell us what is right. Tell us what we want to hear. Prophesy illusions.
This is what Jehovah says: The people of Anathoth want to kill you. They say: Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, or we will kill you.
But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying: 'Do Not Prophesy!'
Do not prophesy any more at Bethel for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house.
Do not prophesy to me. They prophesy. But they will not prophesy these things.
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
People were bringing little children to him so he could touch them. His disciples turned them away.
He did not answer her. His disciples said to him: Send her away; she keeps shouting at us.
Hindrances » Test believers » Lack of sympathy on the part of the church
People were bringing little children to him so he could touch them. His disciples turned them away.
He did not answer her. His disciples said to him: Send her away; she keeps shouting at us.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » The attempt to use the equipment of saul delayed david
David strapped Saul's sword over the armor and tried to walk. But he could not walk. I cannot fight with all this, he said to Saul. I am not used to it. So he took it all off.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Worldly possessions kept back the rich young man from discipleship
But hearing these words, the young man went away grieving, for he was very wealthy.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Discouraged men opposed the building of the wall of jerusalem
Judah said: The strength of the workmen is giving way. There is a lot of rubbish so it is impossible for us to put up the wall.
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
Elijah said to her: Have no fear. Go and do as you said, but first make me a little cake of it and come and give it to me. Then make something for yourself and your son.
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Discouraging circumstances
Men brought a man on a bed. He was paralyzed. They tried to bring him in and lay him before Jesus. They could not find a way to bring him in because of the crowd. So they went up to the housetop and let the man and the bed down through the tiles to Jesus.
Hindrances » Test believers » Discouraging circumstances
Men brought a man on a bed. He was paralyzed. They tried to bring him in and lay him before Jesus. They could not find a way to bring him in because of the crowd. So they went up to the housetop and let the man and the bed down through the tiles to Jesus.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Weights, as well as sins, impede progress
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring dependence upon a poor widow
Go now to Zarephath, in Zidon, and live there. I have given orders to a widow woman there to see that you have food.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Take your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you.
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
The sisters therefore sent for the Lord, They said: The one for whom you have great affection is sick. When Jesus heard it he said: This sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it. Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
When he heard the news he stayed where he was for two days.
Hindrances » Test believers » Divine delays, not a hindrance but a test
The sisters therefore sent for the Lord, They said: The one for whom you have great affection is sick. When Jesus heard it he said: This sickness will not end in death. It is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it. Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. read more.
When he heard the news he stayed where he was for two days.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Imaginary hindrances loom up before the Christian worker
They asked each other who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb? The stone was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back.
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring extensive preparation with no blessing in sight
Ask your neighbors for empty jars. Borrow as many as you can, Elisha told her.
Hindrances » Faith tested » By requiring, what appeared to be, useless work
Hindrances » Faith tested » By a strange plan of campaign
March around the city with all your armed men. Go around the city once per day for six days.
Hindrances » Faith tested » By reducing a general's army
Jehovah said: I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites. Use the three hundred men who lapped the water. Tell everyone else to go home.
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Unbelieving friends
While he yet spoke they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house. They said: Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the teacher.
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
While he yet spoke they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house. They said: Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the teacher.
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
So they called the man that was blind a second time, and said to him: Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
So they called the man that was blind a second time, and said to him: Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.
Hindrances » To spiritual progress » Family ties prevent a man from following Christ
He told another: Follow me. But he said: Lord first let me go bury my father.
Topics on Hindrances
Edification, Hindrances To
1 Corinthians 3:1-4Brothers, I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as fleshly men, as babes (infants) in Christ.
Worship, Hindrances To
1 Samuel 15:22Samuel said: What is more pleasing to Jehovah, burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obeying is better than sacrifice. To pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
