Blind Spots
It
is an undeniable truth that humanity is finite and limited in many aspects of
life. Knowledge, for instance, is an area largely driven by the spirit. In the
natural world, knowledge encompasses fields like technology, science, biology,
physics, astronomy, anthropology, and zoology, among others. The visible laws
that define existence include the law of gravity, the laws of motion,
electromagnetic laws, and the laws of thermodynamics. Similarly, there are
unseen laws such as conservation laws, biological principles (genetics and
natural selection), and chemical laws. Yet, laws like the law of sin and death
and the laws of the spirit are often neglected.
No
one individual possesses the knowledge or power to fully anticipate, predict,
and control events. Every well-intentioned human endeavor for good often results
in unintended and opposite consequences. This is why the world is a place of
suffering, conflict, and trouble. Human knowledge is riddled with blind spots,
and what may seem right to a person often leads to destruction.
By
knowledge arise arguments and counterarguments. Knowledge when attached to a
carnal mind breeds pride, power, and eventually corruption. Despite humanity’s
efforts to achieve peace and unity, individuality, peculiarity, freedom,
pleasure, and pride continually disrupt harmony. The differences in the hearts
and minds of individuals influence their perceptions of good and evil, creating
gaps that reveal the blind spots in human understanding. Many areas of
knowledge remain unexplored—some beneficial and others harmful.
For
millennia, humanity has not become inherently better. The future often appears
bleak due to envy, pride, unclean minds, hatred, and wickedness. Lust and
emotion cloud knowledge, leading to corrupt imaginations. Humanity has
consistently failed to submit to the knowledge of God, neglecting this critical
blind spot that remains unconsidered, undesired, and unexplored.
There
are countless spirits—some revealed to humans and others remaining in realms of
secrecy and mystery, beyond human understanding. This is why the invitation to
walk with God is so vital. God reveals certain truths for humanity to use and
cherish. When individuals like Moses, Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles
walked with God, they transcended themselves. Their words and actions were no
longer their own but were directed by the Spirit, producing parables, dark
sayings, and testimonies originating from God Himself.
Their
thoughts and ideas did not stem from personal knowledge, wisdom, or
understanding but from obedience to a divine law and voice. Moses led Israel
into unknown wildernesses and wars they had never faced. Jesus brought
teachings of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding that confounded the high
priests, Pharisees, and Sadducees. His message was not about earthly matters
but about the Kingdom of God, which transcends the flesh and focuses on a new
creation suitable for the New Heavens and the New Earth.
Jesus
did not use scripture merely to persuade people but exemplified the way, the
truth, and the life. The scriptures testified of Him as the Man sent by God
with the Spirit of God within Him. In contrast, many modern evangelists and
preachers rely solely on traditional interpretations of scripture, lacking the
freshness and voice of the Spirit. The Word of God is often used according to
human tradition rather than divine inspiration.
The
idea of a living God with a live voice is widely rejected. Yet, God has warned
of the man He will send to save and deliver humanity from sin and death. The
Holy Bible clearly outlines God’s ways of salvation—He will send a Savior, a
Deliverer, a Prophet, a Messenger, and a Covenant whose name is holy and
reverend. However, the blind spot in human knowledge causes many to mock and
deny God’s plan, standing proudly in their ignorance.
Faith
comes by hearing the Word of God from the man sent by God, not by those who
abuse scripture for personal gain. By their fruits, we shall know them.
The term "blind spot" refers to a situation where a
person knows what they are searching for, but hasn't yet seen it. It's the
expectation of seeing something that isn't visible, often due to a failure in
one area despite working towards a desired effect. When tested, this blind spot
reveals an area that goes unnoticed or undetected, impairing perception.
In spiritual terms, from God's perspective, a blind spot is the part of life where a person is certain in their beliefs or actions, yet the outcome is failure and disappointment. It's a place where someone may call upon God’s name, honor Him, but their heart is far from Him. It's where people may fear God but serve their own desires or idols, doing things that appear right but without true sincerity. This blind spot can be where a person might be called by God but still act like someone opposed to Him, like Judas Iscariot. It’s an area where someone may consider themselves wise yet remains ignorant of the truth. It’s the belief that one fully understands God’s word, yet still misses its deeper meaning.
A spiritual blind spot arises when a person is not spiritually circumcised, accepting only what aligns with their desires, like words from a soothsayer. It grows from rejecting the truth that the flesh opposes the spirit, and that God’s ways are not man’s ways. This is why the path to spiritual maturity involves following Christ, carrying one’s cross, and denying oneself.
When someone rejects God’s messenger, dismisses correction, refuses open rebuke (which is better than secret love), neglects the discipline God provides, and ignores the teachings of righteousness, it signifies a spiritual blind spot. The blind spot is also present when a person refuses to acknowledge the glory of God manifested through weaknesses and the message of peace on the cross.
Ultimately, the question is: who can open the eyes of a spiritually blind person? Who will admit they are blind? Unless a person is led out of their own understanding and into the light of God, they will remain spiritually impaired. After all, a blind person cannot lead another blind person through an unfamiliar world.
In essence, the blind spot represents a person thinking they know when they actually don’t. It’s believing in one’s inherent goodness when no one is truly good, and trusting in human strength when the flesh is unreliable. It’s claiming faith when true faith is lacking, or asserting righteousness when no one is righteous.
Only through the process of spiritual rebirth, humbling oneself, and becoming meek can a person receive God’s instruction and come to the knowledge of the truth. To do so, one must quit relying on human strength and become a new creation, ready to serve God.
Contrary
to popular belief, the curse of God is not a sign of hopelessness in the love
of God. Rather, a curse can always be turned into a blessing. While many
believe that being a homosexual is a mark of sin and death, it is important to
distinguish between a curse and sin leading to death. This reminds us of the
biblical truth: "There is none righteous, no, not one, for all have sinned
and fallen short of the glory of God."
The
curse of being a homosexual, a slave, or an exile should not be equated with
sin and death. For instance, the curse God placed upon Adam and Eve, leading to
their banishment from the Garden of Eden, was not an act of final condemnation
but a redirection—a fall that allowed the message of the gospel and peace to
reach the people outside Eden. In this context, the Spirit declares, “As
concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the
election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes” (Romans 11:28).
Thus,
it is neither the sinner nor the one wronged by others who defines the purpose
of God. The reality is that all are created equal in God's eyes, until sin,
corruption, and death distort that harmony. Therefore, any person cursed by God
who turns from sin will live. Conversely, anyone promised eternal life who
turns to sin will face death. It is not the state of being cursed, homosexual,
or otherwise that leads to death, but rather the love of sin and refusal to
turn away from evil.
Ultimately,
God's purpose transcends human understanding, offering grace and redemption to
those who repent and align themselves with His will.
Reference
Verses:
- 2
Corinthians 2:17 For
we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity,
but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
- Titus
1:11
Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things
which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
- Romans
10:14-15 How
then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall
they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear
without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it
is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of
peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
- Psalms
111:9
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for
ever: holy and reverend is his name.
- Matthew
7:16 Ye
shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs
of thistles?"
- Matthew
7:20
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
- Haggai 1:6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have
not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but
there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into bag
with holes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that
they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the
truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
- Romans 2:23-28 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image
made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping
things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of
their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed
the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than
the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up
unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that
which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of
the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that
which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error
which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge,
God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not
convenient;
- Deuteronomy 23:5 Nevertheless the Lord thy God would not hearken unto Balaam;
but the Lord thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the
Lord thy God loved thee.
- Romans 11:28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes:
but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
- Ezekiel 33:12-13 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy
people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of
his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall
thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the
righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to
his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousness shall not be
remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for
it."
- Ezekiel 33:14-16 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; if the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die. None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
