Open My Eyes, Lord! – Overcoming Spiritual Blindness

Theme Scripture:

2 Corinthians 4:4 (NIV) – “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel…”

Introduction: What Is Spiritual Blindness?

Spiritual blindness is the inability to perceive, understand, or accept the truth of God’s Word and His working in our lives. It leads people to live in deception, self-righteousness, or ignorance, even when the truth is plainly in front of them.

10 Steps That Lead to Spiritual Blindness

1. Hardening the Heart – (Hebrews 3:13)
2. Rejecting God’s Word – (Proverbs 29:18)
3. Religious Pride – (John 9:40-41)
4. Persistent Disobedience – (Isaiah 6:9-10)
5. Idolatry and Materialism – (Matthew 6:22-24)
6. Unforgiveness – (1 John 2:11)
7. Deception by False Teachings – (Matthew 15:14)
8. Love for Sin – (John 3:19-20)
9. Lack of the Holy Spirit – (1 Corinthians 2:14)
10. Neglect of Prayer and Fellowship – (Revelation 3:17-18)

The Repercussions of Spiritual Blindness

1. Alienation from God – (Ephesians 4:18)
2. Vulnerability to Deception – (2 Thessalonians 2:10-11)
3. Loss of Purpose and Direction – (Proverbs 14:12)
4. Stunted Spiritual Growth – (Hebrews 5:11-12)
5. Breakdown in Relationships – (1 John 2:11)
6. Hardened Conscience – (1 Timothy 4:2)
7. Judgment and Wrath – (Romans 1:21-24)
8. Missing God’s Promises – (Hebrews 3:19)
9. Spiritual Bondage – (2 Peter 2:19)
10. Eternal Separation from God – (Matthew 25:30)