The pure eye
Jesus speaks of the eye as the lamp of the body. If the window of the eye - by which light gets into the body - is strong, the individual will have good sight. If the eye is compromised, light will be diminished, dirtied or distorted.
We have to guard the light of our eyes. In the same way, the light which passes into the soul, the inner spirit, comes through the spiritual eye. The one whose inner eye vision is distorted by jealousy, suspicion, hatred, avarice, prejudice or self-conceit will have distortion of spiritual vision, instead of pure spiritual light within.
Jesus has come - 'the Light of the World' - to clear our spiritual vision of individual malaise and restore us to perfect inner sight. "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" [Matthew 6:22-23]
A clear inner eye beams in generosity of spirit, selfless action, compassion for others, realistic and humble self-image, a deep love for God. Clear inner vision leads to peace of soul.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, told us, "I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." [John 8:12]
Let the Light of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, shine in through your spiritual eye upon your soul. Let His Light shine upon your heart and change you, day by day. In this way, you will become holy.
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