SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS
READ: Luke 18:9-17
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, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. :- 2 Corinthians 4: 3-4
The spiritually blind Pharisee compared himself with the other person who was praying in the temple. Instead of concentrating on God and praying for his deficiencies, he was busy comparing himself with his fellow man. Comparing yourself with other people is a dangerous practice. No two things are really the same. There are reasons why things are the way they are.
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Romans 12:16
God intends for you to compare yourself with the standards of the Word of God. Those who compare themselves with themselves are spiritually blind and barren.
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
2 Corinthians 10:12
Spiritual blindness is a very serious condition that caused the Pharisees to miss Jesus Christ when He appeared. Proud ministries despise small struggling ministries, seeing them as unanointed and irrelevant in the grand scheme of God’s master plan. Spiritually blind people despise others. Failing to condescend to men of low estate will prevent you from becoming fruitful. Fruitfulness is caused by humble people who labour and work with the humble masses.