From Blindness to Enlightenment

This sermon explores the spiritual journey of the man born blind, outlining a four-step process of divine transformation through commandment, enlightenment, sacrifice, and service. Fr. Seraphim emphasizes that following God often begins with an unreasonable command that requires trusting obedience rather than immediate understanding. This act leads to spiritual illumination, contrasting the blind man’s newfound sight with the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees who witnessed the miracle but refused to believe. The narrative further illustrates that true faith demands personal sacrifice, as the man faced social and physical threats for his testimony. Ultimately, the source concludes that the works of God turn a marginalized beggar into a bold preacher, serving as a model for modern believers who serve a Christ they have not yet seen.