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Hindered. Lit.: to cut a trench between one's self and an advancing foe, to prevent his progress Felled trees or burned bridges Thus, hinder , thwart , Ga.5:7 Opposite of advanced (Ga.1:14): to clear a way, act as a pioneer Ga.5:7: satan’s delight.
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Hindered Lit.: to cut a trench between one's self and an advancing foe, to prevent his progress Felled trees or burned bridges Thus, hinder, thwart, Ga.5:7 Opposite of advanced (Ga.1:14): to clear a way, act as a pioneer Ga.5:7: satan’s delight
I. Past Success No Guarantee Of Future Salvation Ga.2:2 Paul did not want to run in vain Ph.3:14 Paul kept his eye on the goal 2 T.4:7-8 Paul’s perseverance paidoff Ga.5:7, from encouragement to devastation
II. Present Obedience Wins The Crown • Obey (cf. 3:1) • Same root as 5:8; a play on words: • …that from the truth you should withhold obedience; this obedience you are rendering does not come from… • Obedience = way a life, ongoing process. 2 Th.1:8 • Obeying truth
III.Satan Tries To Hinder Us Two dangers: 1. Avoid hindering others, 1 Co.8:8…13 • 2 Jn.9-11; Ga.4:19 Hb.5:11-14 2. Avoid what hinders us, 1 Th.2:18 (16); 3:5; Rv.2:10
Be on guard against Satan’s hindrances 1.People, Ga.5:7-12 a. Misguided friends. 1 Sm.17 b. False teachers. Ac.13; 2 Tim. 3:8; 4:15 c. Hostile unbelievers. Ezr.4:…4; Neh.4:8…10; 6:2…6 – 1 Co.16:9
Satan’s people, cont’d. a. Misguided friends b. False teachers c. Hostile unbelievers d. Hostile “believers.” Jonah. Lk.11:52 e. Family. Lk.9:59 f. Careless disciples. Mk.10:13-14
2.Problems • Ga.5:13-15, 26 • Neh.4:10 • Success depends on our focus 3.Past • Ga.5:16-17, 19-21 • Ro.7 • Mt.14
4.Preoccupation, Ga.6:9-10 • Apathy:“…couldn’t care less…” • Amusements • Some “Christians” spend more time and money on recreation than on the Lord, more time pursuing it than eternal life, and enjoy it much more • Affluence. Mt.19:22
IV. We Can Overcome Hindrances…If We Want To 1. Don’t lose faith in God, Ezr.6:…6-12 • Ep.3:21 • Ro.8:37
2. Pursue wisdom, Pro.4:11-12 • “…steps will not be hindered 3. Offer God your best, Ac.8:36 4. Treat others as you want to be treated, 1 Pt.3:7 – Takes it for granted: they pray – If he mistreats her, God will not hear his prayers (cf. v.12) Mal.2