II. Mental Blindness. Mentally blind people are those who will not and do not see the truth or reality as it is. They are often referred to as "closed minded people". Even though you prove something to them that they said they did not believe, they still refuse to believe it or accept it as truth. The Scribes and Pharisees were these type people, in Jesus time. Jesus taught the same scriptures they read, He med all the prophecies concerning the Messiah, He done miracles that no-one had ever did. ie. making blind see, cure leprosy, and raise the dead yet, they did not believe who He was. Scriptually, they were mentally blind. There are also those who are prejudiced people and this is nothing new either. The Scribes and Pharisees were prejudiced due to race, social positions, knowledge, and talents. They did not like change and they did not like anyone challenging their traditions of ceremonies, diverse washings and rules of conduct. I have seen modern day churches the same way. There are people who do not like any change in their church order of service. If the church bulletin or Order of Service is not followed to the letter, every Sunday, just as it is written, they get all upset., I have seen Song Leaders, Teachers, Pianists, and preachers placed on the bench in churches due to prejudice or jealousy of those who feel they are in Charge. This is not right. If God has blessed someone with a wonderful talent, then allow those people to use this talent for the Glory of God and for the benefit of the believers who will be blessed because of that talent.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 06:09:21 +0000
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