What does the Bible say about spiritual blindness?
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The Bible teaches that spiritual blindness results from sin and separation from God, preventing individuals from perceiving spiritual truth (2 Corinthians 4:3).
Scripture explicitly states that spiritual blindness is a condition affecting those who are separated from God due to sin. In 2 Corinthians 4:3, Paul writes, 'But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost, in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not.' This highlights how Satan actively blinds the understanding of those outside the faith, ensuring they cannot comprehend or receive the truth of the gospel. The spiritual blindness reflects a deeper issue of corruption within the heart, leading to an inability to perceive or acknowledge God’s truth.
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 4:3, Revelation 12:9, Matthew 9:27, John 9, Isaiah 59:10, John 9:1-7, Luke 24:16, John 9:13-34, Ephesians 2:1-3, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 24:45, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, John 9:25
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