Could You Be Blind, and Not know it?

Then Jesus told him, “I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.”

40: Some Pharisees who were standing nearby heard him and asked, “Are you saying we’re blind?”

41: “If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,” Jesus replied. “But you remain guilty because you claim you can see." John 9:39-41
Ever know a person who was blind? They, either had an accident, or were born that way. I have known several and they all had the best attitude. I know if I would or not. To be blind, to me, would be one of the hardest things to deal with, because we use our sight so much.
In the above verse, what in the world was Jesus talking about? He came here to judge, OK, got it so far, but then it gets confusing. He came to give sight to the blind, and show those that think they can see that they are are blind? What does all this mean? Thus the title of this article today, "Could you be blind and not know it?" If you couldn't see (physical blindness) I think you would know it. But there is a few other kinds of blindness. There is Mental Blindness, (Where you cannot see things like the rest of the world, I think I suffer from this :) There is Social Blindness,(You act like a fool, embarrassing everyone you with, but cannot see it). There is fashion blindness (Yeah wearing bright pink with lime green would qualify here). Then there is Spiritual blindness (you think you are a good person, thus you will go to heaven, but have NO idea what you believe or who). Many people in this world fall into this last category. Have you ever known someone like this, or maybe your like this. You think that because your a "good person" you got it all covered. Hollywood shows us how we can go to Heaven, just don't rob banks, kill people, or do otherwise "bad" things and were IN right> Wrong. This is one of the definitions of Blindness.
Jesus tells us that:
" I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6. The Father He is talking about here is God. God is in Heaven, and there is NO way anyone can enter into a relationship or Heaven if you will, without Jesus. So, being "good" does not cut it, we have to know Jesus, to get into Heaven, and know His Father. To not see this, is blindness.
Jesus told us that He came into the world to "heal the blind" and to "show those that think they can see, that they are really blind". So What we SAY we can see, and what we REALLY SEE, are not always the same thing. YOU SEE, Physically blind people, can most of the time see more then those who are blind in other areas.
You ever watch a sporting event, where the Ref, or Umpire or whatever calls a foul, or doesn't call a foul, and fans yell: "What are you blind?" Of course they are referring of physical blindness, BUT the fan is blinded by his prejudice for his team over the other one. You see, blindness comes in many forms. If you love someone and they have a problem with addiction of something, sometimes you can't see it, because your blinded by the love you have for them.
We all want to go to Heaven, so those of us that don't know, I mean KNOW, we are going because we have a relationship with God, are blinded into thinking that if we just be "GOOD" enough, then we'll make it. We may know what the Bible teaches about this, but because we say we don't believe in the Bible, then it doesn't effect us. Sorry, believe it or not, the Bible is true, every word.
Now, I want to ask the question: Have you ever been blind in any way? I have. Blind to what I was doing to my family through my own selfishness. Blind to the fact that I was a sinner, and God although still loved me, could not look upon me, because of the sin in my life. Blind that my addiction (selfishness,thorough Porn) was destroying my marriage and family, and only concern I had was for me, me, me.
Blind to the fact that if I just had one more item, I would be happy, regardless of how I got that item, I just needed it for my happiness.
Blindness comes in many forms, and Physical blindness is the least common, I believe. With Blindness other then physical comes arrogance. I need, I want, I deserve, I am good enough, I am worthy, I will do what ever I have to to.......... Look upon me, I am ............Notice all the "I's" (Arrogance)
Jesus came to heal the blind, He meant physical healing, but more, I believe He meant all the other kinds of blindness more. But he also came to show that there were those who talked about how they could see, "The Way to Heaven" But were actually more blind then the real blind. The arrogance of the church leaders in Jesus day, is still here today. Some do all the right "things" and still are blind to the "REAL" things of God.
God Blinded Paul on the Road to Damascus, and then healed more then just his eyes, He healed his heart, his soul, and his outlook on EVERYTHING.
Don't be blind, let God heal you, admit you have had problems "seeing". God will heal you, but you as always, must first admit you are having problems seeing.
Now look with your eyes, both physical and mental, and see that the Lord is Good. Acknowledge Him in ALL your ways. Guess what? He wants to heal us all of our blindness.