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  PHARISEES ARE SPIRITUALLY BLIND
  by Zac Poonen
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Summary: Following a spiritually blind leader can lead to spiritual
darkness and condemnation, but seeking out a leader with spiritual
vision can lead to spiritual growth and maturity.

Topics: "Spiritual Blindness", "Spiritual Leadership"
Scripture References: Matthew 15:14, John 10:14

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Zac Poonen emphasizes the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees, who,
despite their extensive biblical knowledge, lack true revelation of
spiritual truths. He warns that following such blind leaders can lead
both them and their followers into spiritual peril. Poonen stresses the
importance of choosing leaders who possess spiritual vision and genuine
love for God's people, as true leaders can clearly present Jesus and
guide others towards Him. The sermon serves as a reminder to seek out
and emulate those who reflect Christ's love and clarity in their
teachings.

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Jesus said, "They are blind guides of the blind. And if a blind man
guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit" (Matthew 15:14).

Pharisees are great scholars of the Bible. But they are spiritually
blind and so they don't have any revelation on spiritual realities. And
when these blind leaders lead other blind people, Jesus said "they will
fall into the pit (of hell) themselves and those who follow them will
also fall into the same pit" (15:14).

Never follow a blind man, Make sure your leader/elder is a man of
spiritual vision, who loves God's people. Lack of love is what causes
spiritual blindness and it leads to preachers preaching in a way that
condemns people. A man who loves Jesus sees the Lord so clearly that he
can lift Jesus up in His sermon and show Him to you. It is such a leader
that you should follow and whom you should long to be like.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/pharisees-are-spiritually-blind/
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