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brought to Jesus’ mind the contrast always evident in the effect of His
words and works. “For judgment I have come into this world, that
those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made
blind.” At the Savior’s advent, the people had the privilege of a fuller
revelation of the divine presence than the world had ever enjoyed
before. But in this very revelation, judgment was passing on men
and women. Their character was tested, their destiny determined.
Feeling that Christ’s words applied to them, some of His hearers
inquired, “Are we blind also?” Jesus answered, “If you were blind,
you would have no sin.” If God had made it impossible for you to
see the truth, your ignorance would involve no guilt. “But now you
say, ‘We see.’” You believe yourselves able to see, and you reject the
only means through which you could receive sight. The Pharisees
refused to come to Christ, and so they were left in blindness. Jesus
said, “Therefore your sin remains.”
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