We may learn here,
(1) That the effect of truth is often to irritate people and make them more wicked.
(2) The truth must, nevertheless, be proclaimed.
This effect is not the fault of the truth; and it is often well that the heart should be known, and the true effect should be seen.
'Go, and proclaim truth to a corrupt and sensual people, and the result will be that they will not hear; they are so wicked that they will not attend to it; they will become even more hardened; yet go, and though certain of producing this effect, still proclaim it.' Isaiah 6:10
See this passage explained in the notes at John 12:40 (at bible.cc) Although, I have to mention this is not the only reference to "sensual" people being dulled/hardened. See also: Matthew 13:15, Acts 28:27, Deuteronomy 29:4, Psalm 69:23, Psalm 119:70, Isaiah 29:10-14, Isaiah 44:18, Isaiah 5:21). I make the above scripture references for the doubters and double-checkers. I tend to do the same thing lest I be lead astray by a single out of context scripture-reference.
I speak on 2 different levels...and therefore to two different hearers...
1-to those who believe that "the mark of a wise prophet is a lack of words." I believe more, the scripturally sound advice that "if God reveals it, He'll heal it." Yes, truth can burn and people can twist truth so that it does real damage BUT again this effect is not the fault of truth!
2-to those who believe for restored vision. i receive my fully restored vision based on the fact that i am not "corrupt and sensual" but "covered and chaste;" and the result will be that i WILL see and hear and I will become more attuned to truth as I go proclaiming it!
'Go, and proclaim truth to a corrupt and sensual people, and the result will be that they will not hear; they are so wicked that they will not attend to it; they will become even more hardened; yet go, and though certain of producing this effect, still proclaim it.' Isaiah 6:10
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