What the Bible Says About Our Eyes

  The Bible frequently speaks about the eyes—not just as physical organs but as windows to our hearts and souls. What we focus on shapes our thoughts, attitudes, and spiritual direction. Let’s explore what Scripture says about keeping our eyes fixed on what truly matters.

1. Matthew 6:22-23 "The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!" 

   This passage highlights the importance of our perspective and focus. A "clear" eye symbolizes a pure and righteous focus, leading to a life full of light (goodness and truth). Conversely, a "bad" eye represents a focus on evil, resulting in a life full of darkness.

2. Psalm 119:18 "Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law." 

   Here, the psalmist prays for spiritual insight and understanding of God's Word. This verse emphasizes the need for God to open our spiritual eyes to see and understand His truths.

3. Proverbs 4:25 "Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you." 

   This proverb advises staying focused on righteous paths and avoiding distractions that can lead us astray.

4. Psalm 101:3 "I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not fasten its grip on me." 

   This verse encourages us to avoid looking at things that are worthless or sinful, reinforcing the idea that what we focus on can influence our hearts and actions.

5. Matthew 5:29 "If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell." 

   Jesus uses hyperbole here to stress the importance of avoiding sin. If something causes us to sin, we should remove it from our lives, even if it is as precious as an eye.

6. Psalm 19:8 "The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes." 

   This verse connects joy and enlightenment to following God's commands, indicating that obedience to God brings clarity and light to our lives.

7. 2 Corinthians 4:18 "while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 

   Paul encourages us to focus on eternal, unseen things rather than temporary, visible things, emphasizing the importance of a spiritual perspective.

  The Bible teaches us that our eyes can influence our hearts and minds, and it urges us to focus on things that are pure, righteous, and aligned with God's will. By doing so, we can walk in the light and avoid the darkness that comes from focusing on sin and worldly distractions.

  Are you guarding your eyes and focusing on what pleases God? Ask Him today to open your spiritual eyes and guide your focus toward His truth.

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