Man's Natural Blindness in Things of Religion (Psalm 94:8-11) | Jonathan Edwards

Deep Dive into Man's Natural Blindness in Things of Religion (Psalm 94:8-11) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards argues that an extreme, "brutish" blindness regarding religious matters naturally possesses the hearts of all mankind. This condition does not arise from a lack of natural faculties or opportunity, but rather from a corrupt principle within the heart that actively hinders spiritual understanding. Edwards demonstrates this doctrine first through the history of human profession, noting that despite the clear evidence of God in creation, nations have historically abandoned the true God for gross idolatry, worshipping images, beasts, and even devils. This spiritual darkness is powerful enough to overcome natural human affection, leading societies to embrace moral atrocities such as child sacrifice and self-mutilation as religious duties.The sermon asserts that human reason and learning are insufficient remedies for this disease; even intellectually advanced civilizations like the Greeks and Romans remained spiritually barbarous, and modern learned men often fall into heresy or atheism. Furthermore, humanity exhibits a desperate proneness to relapse into darkness even after receiving divine instruction, as evidenced by the repeated apostasy of the Israelites and Christian nations.Internally, this blindness manifests as profound self-deception, where individuals misjudge their own spiritual state, mistaking their vices for virtues and their hypocrisy for sincerity. Men remain stupidly insensible to plain facts, such as the certainty of death and the infinite importance of eternity, while placing false confidence in their own righteousness. Consequently, Edwards concludes that divine revelation is the only cure, warning that those who willfully reject the gospel light will eventually have their eyes opened by the undeniable realities of judgment and hell. True wisdom begins by acknowledging this natural folly and seeking illumination from God alone.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730