... -hedge her way with thorns. From each of these references in the LXX it can be easily seen how σκόλοψ is understood metaphorically as a hindrance or irritant that keeps one from doing something. It would seem that Paul and his audience even may be aware of the metaphorical use of ... Paul's worldliness. Putting the phrase σκόλοψ τῇ σαρκί all together with the evidence thus presented, the reader is to understand Paul to be speaking about a painful hindrance or irritant that Paul experiences, causing a disadvantage for his worldly nature. Next consider the phrase tha...

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... security include political support, election monitoring, humanitarian assistance, and other proceedings that are coordinated between many nations. There are limits to the potential positive outcomes to peace-keeping. The first hindrance is that the methods used are a slow process. Diplomacy takes patience and a sizeable amount of time to achieve a solution. The other limit to resolution is that the majority of peace ... -keeping requires the participants" willingness to cooperate in the process. When a disputant is not willing to participate in the peace keeping process it can easily lea...

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... about, freedom was fought for among our own culture. This is definitely a defining point of freedom. The exact definition of freedom is "The state of being able to act without hindrance or restraint, liberty of action". Beck 2 Certain parts of the world are not allowed the luxury of freedom. In Cuba, Iraq and many other third world countries it is against ... is just inexcusable. Freedom is just a word, but possesses many great powers. In the end, the definition of freedom boils down to being able to act with liberty and without hindrance to a certain action. We should all have our own ...

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... characteristics of knowledge, which is justified true belief, is that truth is independent of anyone's beliefs. Taking this statement into account it seems as if point of view would be a hindrance in the pursuit of knowledge, but I don't think this is the case for all instances. Using the areas of knowledge such as History, the Sciences, and Ethics, I shall examine the ... to fully understand and accept the ritual, but then again I realize that the traditions I am used to must be alien to other foreign cultures. My personal point of view is a hindrance in attempting to gain knowledge an...

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... was raised in England. Having served in the British Army, O'Neill was more at home in England. He made his contempt for Unionist MPs well known and this acted as a hindrance later when he became Prime Minister. O'Neill took over in a more relaxed time. The tensions between the Protestants and Catholics were easing around the world and the Nationalist and Unionist ... ...

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... from Othello, black Moore created by Shakespeare. Aaron is proud of who he is and understand that his black skin gives him power. He understands that his color is not a hindrance. Also, through out his evil acts Aaron refuses to allow his son to be killed upon Tamora's wishes in which he respond with: "Stay murderous villains! Will you kill ... ...

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... tension between the Maycomb inhabitants. There are few characters that merit sympathy. Mayella Ewell has had a very challenging life, being in such a dysfunctional household. Tom Robinson's skin colour has been a hindrance to his freedom. Boo Radley has been cast away from society for what seems like an eternity. Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson and Boo Radley have experienced extreme adversity in their ... ...

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... speech and slide show. There are pick up orders as well, meals for the various athletic departments and academia. Off premise catering presents a unique challenge as logistics become a help or hindrance. When dealing with events outside of the main building special care must be taken to ensure staff, equipment, off premise grounds and transportation are all covered before hand. A football game ... ...

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... Colonel was from a poor family with no instruction; notwithstanding, this didn't prevent him from following his fantasies and attaining to his objectives. With respect to age and whether it is a hindrance to begin another endeavor, The Colonel said: "You are just as old as you feel or as you think, and regardless of what your age there is a lot of work ... ...

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... to the work of the Holy Spirit. When a believer carries pride then they have not surrendered themselves unto God. Surrender is the complete and total giving of oneself. Pride is a hindrance. It misguides believers into thinking they are doing God's work when they themselves are taking the glory. Humility is the enemy of pride and must be borne by the believer ... ...

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... religion, on how God can comfort them to the right path, or advice and support of family members and friends, or simply a will or motivation to move on through this hindrance faced. However, the author also demonstrates that no matter the factors, such as wealth or race, they are not any less susceptible to hardships faced in their lifetimes. McBride's life ... ...

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... the inculcation of fiction within history was an innovation within the film industry. The film's societal impact was high because of its intelligent reconstruction of history and romance. The first hindrance in front of the director was the reconstruction of the past with accuracy. Within this context, the film proves to be successful and impressive. The director's craftsmanship really impressed the ... ...

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... different. This war, in particular, was very unique. The battlefield saw more death and destruction than other wars. This war also showed a different fighting style, guerilla. O'Brien portrays war as a hindrance to a man's normal life. From the narration he gives, American soldiers died in the Vietnam War and left behind the things that mattered to them. The author also indicates the ... ...

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... happier if he were free" (Orwell, 1984). According to dictionary.com freedom is defined as "the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint." Reflecting on our life today, in the twenty first century we have our human rights and we are free. We as Americans are 'free', we have ... ...

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... . He was even rendered helpless when he was so consumed with guilt as he was walking through a garden.20 However, he did not let his usual fallibility to lust become a hindrance, and he even worked on conquering it. His battle with lust, and his reliance on god as the source of his strength won him acclamation from his peers and countless ... ...

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... fields, teaching and engineering, I would like to plan and build a home and school for those children who cannot have or afford one. All the challenges and obstacles would not be a hindrance to a person who has a big heart and strong faith in God, and a person with patience and diligence....

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... other things. I can't overcome my desire, but I hate it; it imprisons my spirit; I look forward to the time when I shall be free from all desire and can give myself without hindrance to my work. Because women can do nothing except love, they've given it a ridiculous importance. They want to persuade us that it's the whole of life. It's an insignificant ... ...

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... purpose of sending people to jail is part of positive re-enforcement which can still be defined as punishment, so I don't see any need why the criminal record should be a hindrance to the person in concern. The social life of a person is also as take here when his or her criminal record is exposed. Why? Let's take for instance when people ... ...

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... with more efficient means for going backwards" ("Aldous Huxley Quotes"). This brings up an interesting question in terms of theatre technology. Is technology helping serve theatre, or is it a hindrance on the art form? The argument is fairly new, however in recent years; there have been a lot of shows to pull from for the ineffectiveness of technology. In the Italian ... ...

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... enlightened the depths of my soul with hopes of control. I felt a confidence rise within me that I thought to have dissipated. I was cognitive of the physical pain, but ignorant of its hindrance. I finished that day of practice with a new sense of self, I was now the one in control of my body, not my discouraged mind. I take immense pride in saying that after ... ...

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... is estimated to be 4 million housing units. According to NHP (National Housing Policy), the government of Pakistan appears to be committed to long-term housing sector development reforms. The main hindrance is the flow of loans finance in the lower level i.e to the poor. Housing portfolio still represents only a fraction of the total loan portfolio of the banking sector. State Bank ... ...

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... writers such as Daniel Defoe, Joseph Conrad, Arthur Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells who created worlds where male characters dominate and the female ones are either absent, scarce or seen as a hindrance (Conor 19). The standard way of thinking about an adventure fiction story has it that the male characters show their power over the passive female. The contribution of this thesis ... ...

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... a result of his indecision and uncertainty. Three of the speculated theories are thus that Hamlet is morally conflicted, doubtful of the ghost's integrity, and flawed by his philosophical nature. One hindrance to Hamlet's ability to correspond to the ghost is his morality. He is unable to justify the act of murder on the basis of his religious beliefs, which undermine much ... ...

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... assigned to their group. Working in an environment of competition, a team may have to face a lot of problems regarding the behaviours of its members. These situations can prove to be a hindrance in the way of team's success. So, in my view, the success of the team is solely and completely dependent on the level of cohesiveness and cooperation among the team ... ...

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... by the war. He does not therefore see the need of patriotism, claiming everything done should have a price, as was the case during the war. In the play, this is a hindrance to the development of post war and depression America as shared in the dreams. Keller presents an old era not willing to breathe fresh air of the modern America and ... ...

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