Cultural Astigmatism

I've worn glasses or contacts since age ten because I'm nearsighted and have astigmatism. Astigmatism is an uneven curvature of the eye’s cornea or lens affecting approximately 30% of the population. It causes blurry vision and poor eyesight at night because a “refractive error” keeps light from focusing properly in the eye. 

The good news is that there are corrective lenses available to give us clarity.

I think astigmatism is a good analogy for our cultural decline. When men and women start seeing biblical truths from a cultural "curvature," things look distorted and they prevent the light of Christ from focusing properly in their spiritual eyes.

Without God's light, they have greater trouble navigating the spiritual darkness in our culture. Material gain looks more important than spiritual growth. Sexual sins appear attractive. Worldly philosophies seem wise and good, even when they directly contradict Scripture. Jesus looks like everyone's buddy instead of a pure and holy Savior.

The good news is that cultural astigmatism is also correctable. When a person looks through the lens of Scripture, their vision gradually improves. 

Our world is getting very dark, dear Christians. Let's make sure we are putting on the corrective lens of God's Word every day. 

I encourage you to check out my collection called Twisted Scriptures which addresses various misunderstandings that have influenced the church. And I want to announce that I am working on a second book called Half-Truths That Many Christians Believe. I'll be sharing more about it in the next few months, and I would appreciate your prayers. It will be quite different from my book Wisdom for Life, but just as dedicated to sharing God's Word accurately.

BLN