I believe most true Evangelicals would agree, but would say that true faith is itself an inward experience. "Seeing" is like Jesus' "hearing." He said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." He was talking about spiritual inward hearing, receiving with humility the Word of God. When Jesus spoke about being "born again," he was meaning a spiritual rebirth, brought on by the working of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, many people have turned being "born again" into a prescribed ritual that has become more to do with praying a certain prayer and less with a truly inner spiritual experience. On the other hand, people can turn "seeing" into a religion too. Anything can become religious and outward if we are trying to imitate the religious experiences of other people. However, I agree that humility, recognizing one's "blindness" and honest seeking after the things of God will bring us true spiritual "sight."
I believe most true Evangelicals would agree, but would say that true faith is itself an inward experience. "Seeing" is like Jesus' "hearing." He said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." He was talking about spiritual inward hearing, receiving with humility the Word of God. When Jesus spoke about being "born again," he was meaning a spiritual rebirth, brought on by the working of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, many people have turned being "born again" into a prescribed ritual that has become more to do with praying a certain prayer and less with a truly inner spiritual experience. On the other hand, people can turn "seeing" into a religion too. Anything can become religious and outward if we are trying to imitate the religious experiences of other people. However, I agree that humility, recognizing one's "blindness" and honest seeking after the things of God will bring us true spiritual "sight."
I'm just seeing your comment, Marjorie! I don't know how I missed it. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
A beautiful reminder! An ongoing, daily, imperfect process for me.
Yes, the same for me. Thank goodness I can now embrace imperfection.
Me, too! What a gift!