Spiritual Myopia
IllustrationAnalogy★★★★MYOPIA is the technical term for what is commonly known as nearsightedness. People who are nearsighted only see what’s near or close to them. Their range of vision is limited. They need glasses to see things farther away due to their myopia. This same medical terminology has been used in the broader context of life to describe people who are shortsighted and who don’t see the big picture in life. These folks tend to live for the moment, making choices that benefit them in the “right now.” They live their lives existing only for this life.
The point
Spiritual myopia—shortsightedness that sees only present pleasures—causes people to live for this life alone, missing eternal perspective.
Scripture
2 Corinthians 4:18Colossians 3:2
Audience
Adults
Tone
Convicting · Reflective
To tell aloud
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