“But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away.” ( 2 Cor. 3:14) There is a strong spirit of deception in the world today. What makes it even more serious is that it is not only outside the church.…
A heart check on seeing beyond religious habits and recognizing the light of Christ. Spiritual blindness is when a person can be around religious words, church language, Bible verses, and spiritual conversations, yet still not truly see God clearly. It is possible to know about God and still miss His heart. It is possible to practice religion and still not…
Understanding Spiritual Blindness This two-part blog series looks at spiritual blindness in a simple and practical way. Part 1 explains what spiritual blindness is and how Scripture shows it developing through the story of God’s people. Part 2 will focus on how it shows up in everyday life, why it is dangerous, and how God restores spiritual sight. Spiritual blindness…
How Spiritual Blindness Can Keep People From Seeing Jesus—and What Can Help Sometimes people wonder why faith in Jesus can feel hard to understand, or why some people do not accept it. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, Paul explains that there is a spiritual reason for this. He says that unbelievers can be kept from seeing the truth about Jesus clearly. In simple…
Understanding Jesus’ Lament Over Jerusalem and Its Relevance Today Introduction: Setting the Scene in Luke 19:44 In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 19, verse 44, we find Jesus weeping over Jerusalem and uttering these haunting words: “You did not know the time of your visitation.” This moment comes as Jesus approaches the city, surrounded by crowds who celebrate his arrival.…
A Friendly Guide to Recognizing, Addressing, and Preventing Spiritual Decay Introduction: What Is Spiritual Decline? If you’ve ever felt distant from God or noticed a lack of spiritual excitement in yourself or your community, you’re not alone. The Bible talks about times when people drifted away from God, and one clear example is found in 1 Samuel 3:1. Spiritual decline isn’t about losing faith…
When it comes to understanding what God wants from us, it might seem like it’s all about following rules and doing the right thing. But the truth is, God’s expectations go far beyond just checking off a list of good deeds. He’s not looking for perfection or an outward show of obedience—He’s asking for something much deeper: a connection with…
What Does It Mean to Live Righteously According to the Bible? Righteousness is a big word, but its meaning is something we can all understand: living in a way that pleases God and shows love and kindness to others. The Bible is full of lessons and examples that teach us what righteousness looks like in simple, everyday terms. Let’s break…
Understanding Jesus’ Words and Their Relevance to Our Lives In the Gospel of John, chapter 9, we encounter a powerful moment where Jesus speaks about spiritual blindness—a condition that goes far beyond physical sight. The exchange starts with Jesus finding a man who had been thrown out by others after Jesus healed his physical blindness. What follows is a conversation…
