In Acts 5:39, Gamaliel warned the Sanhedrin to be careful concerning their treatment of the apostles, "lest haply we be found even to fight against God." The Sanhedrin were trying to stop the apostles from spreading the gospel of Christ (Acts 5:27-28). They were trying to hinder the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 9:12). They were foolish to hinder the progress of the gospel. It is a fearful thing to hinder the truth of God, and God's wrath is revealed against all who hinder His truth (Romans 1:18). Even church members often hinder the truth! How?
1. When we fail to live as we should
(1 Peter 1:14-15; Titus 2:12; Romans 12:1-2).
2. When we do not attend the assemblies
(Hebrews 10:25; Matthew 6:33; Psalm 122:1).
3. When we fail to develop and grow as Christians
(Hebrews 5:12-14; 1 Peter 2:1-2; 2 Peter 3:18).
4. When we fail to depend on
God (Hebrews 13:5; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 37:5;
55:22).
5. When we fail to give as we
should (2 Corinthians 9:6-7; 1 Corinthians
16:1-2; Acts 11:29).
These are some ways that we as Christians hinder the gospel of Christ. Satan is having a "field day" with many professing Christians. Brethren, "Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ" (Philippians 1:27).