What effect does seeing the Lord have on individuals in the Bible?
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Seeing the Lord in Scripture often results in awe, repentance, and a profound transformation in individuals.
Scriptural accounts demonstrate that seeing the Lord elicits a range of effects that profoundly impact individuals' lives. For example, Job declares, 'I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eyes see You; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes' (Job 42:5-6). Similarly, Isaiah's vision leads him to cry out, 'Woe is me!' upon realizing his unclean state in the presence of the holy God (Isaiah 6:5). Each encounter with the Lord evokes a sense of humility and awe, ultimately leading to repentance and a deeper relationship with God. This transformative effect showcases the importance of encountering God in His holiness.
Scripture References:
Job 42:5-6, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8
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