Brian Yeager's Outlines
The Blind Leading the Blind

Introduction:
Webster defines the word blind as: “SIGHTLESS (2) having less than 1/10 of normal vision in the more efficient eye when refractive defects are fully corrected by lenses b : of or relating to sightless persons 2a unable or unwilling to discern or judge.”  - Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary.  In the world of religion there are many who cannot see, because of an unwillingness to allow the light of the Gospel to guide their paths.

I. What does it mean to be spiritually blind?

A.  Cannot – WILL NOT see spiritually.  Closing ones eyes and heart to the truth God has given us.
1.  Spiritual blindness is by choice:
a. John 8:42-47
b. Matthew 13:14-15 
c. Acts 28:25-27 
d. Ephesians 4:17-18 
2. Satan helps us to be spiritually blind.  II Corinthians 4:3-4 
a. A proper attitude will help to defeat Satan.  Micah 7:8 “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.”
B.  Some sure signs of spiritual blindness:
1. When we fail to have Godly attributes we are spiritually blind II Peter 1:4-10.
2. Hating our brethren is a sure sign of spiritual blindness.  I John 2:11 
3. Loving worldly things causes us to be spiritually blind.  Revelation 3:17-19 
a. Being of the world is the exact opposite of what Christians are to be doing (Romans 12:1-2 and I John 2:15-17).
II. Who are leaders in a position to guide others?
A. Elders: 
1. Feed and Protect Acts 20:28 
2. Oversee the local church I Peter 5:2 
3. They lead by example I Peter 5:3 
4. Guide Hebrews 13:7 
5. Watch for the souls of the flock Hebrews 13:17 
B. Preachers:
1. Have to study and be taught to teach others.  II Timothy 2:2
2. Must preach the word only.  II Timothy 4:2
3. Can lead others astray.  II Peter 2:1-3
C. Older brothers and sisters.  Titus 2:1-6
D. Parents lead their children.  Colossians 3:20 
E. Anyone that teaches the Gospel (all of us) Mark 16:15-16.
III. What happens when these leaders are blind leaders leading the blind?
A. When the blind lead the blind both fall into the ditch:
1. Matthew 15:14 
2. Luke 6:39 
B. Those who are blind [cannot see the light of the Gospel], need to open their eyes so that they are saved and they can save others. I Timothy 4:16 
1. The blind need to get their hearts right, because the heart is where the word of God is planted (Luke 8:1-15).
2. The blind need to get their hearts right, because it is with the heart we believe (Romans 10:10).
Conclusion:
When those who choose not to follow Christ lead others spiritually, they lead them to a eternal damnation.  Leaders need to take the responsibility to know the truth so that they can correctly apply and teach the truth.
 

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