Introduction

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to unpack a topic that is all too familiar, yet often overlooked in our spiritual lives. It's about what I call spiritual vision loss. Yes, you heard that right. Just as our physical eyes can lose their sharpness over time, so can our spiritual vision. Our focus shifts from heavenly things to earthly things, and before we know it, we're stumbling around in spiritual darkness. We're going to discuss the causes, the consequences, and more importantly, the cure for this spiritual vision loss.

The Causes

The busyness of life: We live in a world that is constantly on the go, with endless to-do lists, commitments, and distractions. We're so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we often neglect our spiritual health. We forget to spend time in prayer, in reading the Word, and in quiet reflection. This lack of spiritual nourishment leads to a gradual dimming of our spiritual vision.

The allure of worldly pleasures and pursuits: The world offers a myriad of attractions that can easily draw our attention away from God. Wealth, fame, power, and pleasure are just a few of the things that can entice us and lead us astray. When we start to value these things more than our relationship with God, our spiritual vision becomes clouded. We start to lose sight of God's love, His purposes, and His direction for our lives.

The influence of negative company: The people we surround ourselves with have a significant impact on our spiritual health. If we spend time with people who do not share our faith or who lead us into temptation, our spiritual vision can be compromised. We start to adopt their attitudes, their values, and their behaviors, which can lead us away from God.

Unrepentant sin: Sin separates us from God and dulls our spiritual vision. When we sin and do not repent, we create a barrier between us and God. Our spiritual vision becomes blurred, and we start to lose sight of God's love and grace.

A lack of faith: Faith is like the lens through which we see God. When our faith is strong, our spiritual vision is clear. But when our faith wavers, our spiritual vision becomes fuzzy. Doubts and fears can cloud our spiritual vision, making it difficult for us to see God and His purposes for our lives.

The Consequences

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