What does the Bible say about hearing and seeing spiritually?
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The Bible teaches that spiritual hearing and seeing are essential for faith and salvation, as expressed in Proverbs 20:12.
Proverbs 20:12 states, 'The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made, even both of them.' This verse highlights the necessity of both spiritual hearing and seeing, which are gifts from God for understanding His Word and recognizing Christ. Just as a newborn physically hears and sees as blessings, the spiritual ear and eye are vital for true faith. Without these, one cannot perceive divine truth, for spiritual life depends on our ability to hear God's Word and see Christ clearly. In Romans 10:17, it explains further that 'faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God,' underscoring that true faith is born out of an inward listening and understanding of God’s message.
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