Open My Eyes, That I May See Psalm 119:18

Principles of the Prayer The Destructiveness of Ignorance Ignorance is NOT bliss. Hosea 4:6 – God’s people were destroyed because of ignorance. 2 Thessalonians 1:8 – God will punish those who do not know.

Principles of the Prayer The Destructiveness of Ignorance The Danger of Lacking a Desire to Know The Psalmist’s strong desire for knowledge – Psalm 119:20 We must cultivate a desire for knowledge or we will never grow in it. A lack of desire for understanding will result in an inability to understand – Matthew 13:13-15 Luke 8:18 – take heed how you hear!

Principles of the Prayer The Destructiveness of Ignorance The Danger of Lacking a Desire to Know The Need to Accept the Discomfort of Reproof Some remain ignorant because they are afraid of being told they are wrong, and of having to make corrections/changes. Scripture is for reproof – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 God chastens us out of love – Proverbs 3:11-18

Open My Eyes, That I May See My Own Sin The Bible teaches we can, and must not sin – Romans 6:1; 1 John 3:9 However, sin still might creep in, and provisions are made for that – 1 John 2:1 When we don’t see our sin we can’t be justified – Luke 18:9-14 We need to examine ourselves – 2 Corinthians 13:5 Sins of ignorance make us guilty – Leviticus 4:13-14, 22-23

Open My Eyes, That I May See My Own Sin What Spiritual Improvements I Need to Make God calls us to growth – 2 Peter 3:18 (knowledge); Ephesians 4:13 (stature of Christ) Can I do more than what I am doing? – Romans 12:4-5 Can I do more with what God has given me? – Matthew 24:18, 27 What areas do I need to improve in? – Galatians 5:22-23

Open My Eyes, That I May See My Own Sin What Spiritual Improvements I Need to Make How to Strengthen My Marriage God designed marriage as permanent – Matthew 19:3-6 He hates divorce – Malachi 2:16 Marriage doesn’t just work, it takes work! Be more like Christ? (Galatians 2:20); Recognize debt of love? (Romans 13:8-10); Humbly serve more? (Philippians 2:3-4); Communicate better? (James 1:19-20)

Open My Eyes, That I May See Psalm 119:18